Azerbaijan’s international standing in public financial management once again highlights one of the key strengths of the country’s economic policy. In the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, published by the Chandler Governance Group, Azerbaijan ranked third among 133 countries in the “Financial Stewardship” category. Placed behind Singapore and Norway, Azerbaijan recorded strong results in fiscal discipline, the efficiency of public spending and public debt management.

One of the most notable components of this performance is Azerbaijan’s budget surplus. The country ranked first among the 133 countries assessed under this indicator, reflecting a strong balance between government revenues and expenditures. A budget surplus serves as one of the key pillars of fiscal resilience, providing the government with greater capacity to finance strategic projects, develop infrastructure, maintain social programs and support economic activity.

These fiscal capabilities are underpinned by Azerbaijan’s long-term approach to public finance. The management of budget revenues, the allocation of expenditures toward priority areas and the accumulation of financial reserves have become important elements of the country’s........

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