Central Asia & Caucasus
Can you drink tap water in Azerbaijan?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Azerbaijan?
Don't drink the tap water. Don't drink tap water in Baku or the regions; bottled water is cheap and sold everywhere.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 58% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Azerbaijan
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baku | No, drink bottled | Don't drink tap water; bottled water is cheap and sold everywhere. Restaurant ice is usually from filtered water. |
| Sheki | No, drink bottled | Don't drink tap water; buy bottled water, which is cheap everywhere. |
| Gabala | No, drink bottled | Don't drink tap water; bottled water is cheap and sold everywhere. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Azerbaijan
- ASAN Visa (e-visa)
- State Migration Service of Azerbaijan
- Speedtest Global Index: Azerbaijan
- World Bank open data
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