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Why Azerbaijani developers are leading IT sales

Feb 28, 2025· 5 min read

Azerbaijan's fast-growing tech community is outperforming global averages on Paxlava.

A surprising pattern

When we looked at our top-performing sellers, a clear pattern emerged: Azerbaijani developers punch far above their weight.

With less than 10M people, Azerbaijan accounts for over 30% of our top 100 sellers.

Why?

Strong technical education

ADA University, UFAZ, and the Azerbaijani government's STEP program have produced a generation of skilled developers.

Price competitiveness

Local cost of living means Azerbaijani sellers can price competitively while still earning well.

Community support

The Baku tech community is tight-knit. Sellers share knowledge, refer buyers, and help each other improve listings.

The future

We're doubling down on the Azerbaijani market with AZN payouts, local meetups, and a dedicated seller community.

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