# The 36 largest public sector organisations in Azerbaijan

Tamtam tracks 36 public sector organisations headquartered in Azerbaijan. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and SOCAR Downstream. Their median headcount is 478. Half of them were founded in 1992 or later.

These public sector organizations in Azerbaijan are primarily large institutions, with a strong presence in the oil and gas industry, higher education, and essential services. Key players include the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), involved in global oil and gas operations, and AZAL - Azerbaijan Airlines, a major air carrier. Higher education is represented by institutions like Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) and Baku State University.

A notable pattern is the concentration of headquarters in Baku, indicating the capital city as the central hub for these significant public entities. The list also features critical infrastructure providers such as Azərbaycan Dəmir Yolları (Azerbaijan Railways) and Azerenerji OJSC, the leading electric power utility.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · 36 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/state-oil-company-of-the-republic-of-azerbaijan-socar) (socar.az)<br>State-owned corporation involved in exploration, production, transportation, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas globally with environmental focus. | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Baku | 4,837 | 1992 |
| 2 | [Tabriz University of Medical Sciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tabriz-university-of-medical-sciences) (tbzmed.ac.ir)<br>A top-ranked public university in Iran offering medical, pharmacy, and health-related degrees, with over 10 teaching hospitals in the region | Medical Practices | 🇦🇿 Tabriz | 2,668 | 1946 |
| 3 | [SOCAR Downstream](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/socar-downstream)<br>Specializes in managing the modernization of a refinery, upgrading capacity, meeting Euro 5 standards, ensuring corporate governance, and hiring new employees | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Baku | 2,353 | 2019 |
| 4 | [AZAL - Azerbaijan Airlines](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azal-azerbaijan-airlines) (azal.az)<br>Major air carrier in CIS countries with modern aircraft fleet and high-quality passenger service, recognized for excellence by Skytrax international rating | Airlines and Aviation | 🇦🇿 Baku | 2,073 |  |
| 5 | [Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-state-university-of-economics-unec) (unec.edu.az)<br>Educational institution specializing in economics, offering Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate programs in multiple languages, with a student-centered approach and various exchange opportunities | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 1,378 | 1930 |
| 6 | [Azərbaycan Dəmir Yolları - ADY / Azerbaijan Railways](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/az-rbaycan-d-mir-yollar-ady-azerbaijan-railways) (ticket.ady.az)<br>Established in 1878, this company in Azerbaijan began construction of the country's first railway based on a government decree, officially creating Azerbaijan State Railway in 1880 | Rail Transportation | 🇦🇿 Baku | 1,073 | 1880 |
| 7 | [Baku State University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baku-state-university) (bsu.edu.az)<br>A leading educational institution offering a wide range of majors, bachelor and master degrees, with a focus on language teaching and scientific research | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 948 |  |
| 8 | [ADA University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ada-university) (ada.edu.az)<br>Higher education institution offering diverse programs in public affairs, business, IT, and education with focus on research and ethics. | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 806 |  |
| 9 | [Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University • ASOIU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-state-oil-and-industry-university-asoiu) (asoiu.edu.az)<br>An institution in Baku, Azerbaijan with a history tied to the rise of the petroleum industry, providing education in engineering fields | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 758 | 1920 |
| 10 | [SOCAR Karyera](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/socar-karyera) (socar.az)<br>The organization offers a recruitment process for vacancies, paid internships for young professionals, an internal talent development program, and a training center | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Baku | 737 | 1992 |
| 11 | [Azerbaijan Medical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-medical-university) (amu.edu.az)<br>A scientific institution preparing medical professionals and researchers, combining tradition with innovation in medical education and scientific research since 1930 | Medical Practices | 🇦🇿 Baku | 655 | 1930 |
| 12 | [Dövlət Məşğulluq Agentliyi / State Employment Agency](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dovl-t-m-sgulluq-agentliyi-state-employment-agency) (dma.gov.az)<br>The organization coordinates employment events, manages unemployment insurance funds, monitors compliance with labor laws, and collaborates with government agencies for labor market analysis | Government Administration | 🇦🇿 Baku | 605 |  |
| 13 | [Azerenerji OJSC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerenerji-ojsc) (azerenerji.gov.az)<br>Leading electric power utility in Azerbaijan and the Caucasus with a large workforce for power and heat energy generation and transmission operations | Utilities | 🇦🇿 Baku | 594 | 1935 |
| 14 | [Aztelekom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aztelekom) (aztelekom.az)<br>National telecommunication operator in Azerbaijan providing various communication services to individual and corporate clients, other operators, and users | Telecommunications | 🇦🇿 Baku | 585 | 1992 |
| 15 | [Azərbaycan Respublikasının Mərkəzi Bankı / Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/az-rbaycan-respublikas-n-n-m-rk-zi-bank-central-bank-of-the-republic-of) (cbar.az)<br>The organization serves as the central bank for the Republic of Azerbaijan, overseeing and regulating the country's financial and monetary system | Government Administration | 🇦🇿 Baku | 585 | 1992 |
| 16 | [Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company – ASCO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-caspian-shipping-company-asco) (asco.az)<br>Leading shipping provider on the Caspian Sea with a fleet of 51 transportation vessels, 204 offshore ships, shipyards, educational institutions, and various maritime services | Maritime Transportation | 🇦🇿 Baku | 565 | 1858 |
| 17 | [AzerTurkBank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerturkbank) (atb.az)<br>A state-owned bank founded in 1995 in Azerbaijan with multiple shareholders, offering banking services and insurance products | Banking | 🇦🇿 Baku | 525 | 1995 |
| 18 | [Azerbaijan Technical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-technical-university) (aztu.edu.az)<br>A technical university based in Azerbaijan offering a variety of academic programs and research opportunities in the field of technology | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 478 | 1950 |
| 19 | [Dövlət Sosial Müdafiə Fondu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dovl-t-sosial-mudafi-fondu) (linktr.ee)<br>A state fund created to improve management in the financial provision of social insurance and pensions in Azerbaijan Operates under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection | Government Relations Services | 🇦🇿 Baku | 448 | 1992 |
| 20 | [AzInTelecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azintelecom) (azintelecom.az)<br>A technology company offering cloud services, business solutions, information security services, international voice traffic, and centralized information systems since June 2015 | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇦🇿 Baku | 446 | 2015 |
| 21 | [Caspian Drilling Company Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/caspian-drilling-company-ltd) (caspiandrilling.com)<br>Leader in drilling operations in the Caspian Sea, operating with international standards and multinational personnel ISO 9001 certified for offshore drilling operations | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Baku | 446 |  |
| 22 | [Bakı Metropoliteni QSC / Baku Metro CJSC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bak-metropoliteni-qsc-baku-metro-cjsc) (metro.gov.az)<br>Operation and expansion of an underground metro system with multiple lines and stations, enhancing urban transportation infrastructure and efficiency. | Rail Transportation | 🇦🇿 Baku | 429 |  |
| 23 | [SOCAR Azerigas PU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/socar-azerigas-pu) (azeriqaz.az)<br>The organization operates natural gas supply points, serving over 21 million consumers across Azerbaijan, with a focus on efficient gas distribution and emergency response coordination | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Bakı | 409 |  |
| 24 | [Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/central-bank-of-the-republic-of-azerbaijan)<br>Based in Azerbaijan, specializing in providing various services or products related to the country or its culture and economy | Banking | 🇦🇿 Nasimi Raion | 402 |  |
| 25 | [The State Examination Center of the Republic of Azerbaijan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-state-examination-center-of-the-republic-of-azerbaijan) (dim.gov.az)<br>A national testing agency in Azerbaijan that conducts school-leaving exams, university entrance exams, and civil service recruitment exams with focus on quality and transparency | Government Administration | 🇦🇿 Baku | 392 | 2016 |
| 26 | [Innovation and Digital Development Agency](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/innovation-and-digital-development-agency) (idda.az)<br>The organization focuses on digital development, innovation, and providing financial support for tech projects and scientific research in Azerbaijan | Government Administration | 🇦🇿 Baku | 391 | 2018 |
| 27 | [TƏBİB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/t-bib) (tabib.gov.az)<br>The organization is responsible for managing and overseeing medical institutions within the state healthcare system to improve quality of services and patient rights | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇦🇿 Baku | 386 | 2018 |
| 28 | ["AzerGold"​ CJSC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azergold-cjsc) (azergold.az)<br>State-owned enterprise engaged in studying, exploring, managing, and extracting precious and non-ferrous metal ore deposits, implementing new technologies, and modernizing industry infrastructure | Mining | 🇦🇿 Baku | 376 | 2015 |
| 29 | [Baku Engineering University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baku-engineering-university) (beu.edu.az)<br>A higher education institution under the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan preparing engineers at all levels, conducting research, and offering programs in various faculties | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Khirdalan | 364 | 2016 |
| 30 | [Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-university-of-architecture-and-construction) (azmiu.edu.az)<br>An educational institution based in Baku offering programs in architecture and construction in multiple languages, with a history dating back to 1920 | Education Administration Programs | 🇦🇿 Baku | 328 | 1975 |
| 31 | [Bos Shelf LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bos-shelf-llc-baku) (bos-shelf.com)<br>Specializing in construction of offshore structures for international/domestic clients, including jackets, topsides, subsea infrastructure, and providing project management services for oil & gas industry | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Baku | 305 |  |
| 32 | [İctimai Televiziya və Radio Yayımları Şirkəti (Azerbaijan Public Broadcaster)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ictimai-televiziya-v-radio-yay-mlar-sirk-ti-azerbaijan-public-broadcaster) (itv.az)<br>Azerbaijan's leading provider of television and radio broadcasting services for the public, offering a wide range of informative and entertaining content | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇦🇿 Baku | 185 | 2004 |
| 33 | [SOCAR Midstream](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/socar-midstream) (socarmidstream.az)<br>This company is a subsidiary representing strategic shareholder rights in oil and gas export pipelines and facilities, serving as operator of the South Caucasus Pipeline | Oil and Gas | 🇦🇿 Baku | 185 | 2014 |
| 34 | [Bakı Dövlət Universiteti / Baku State University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bak-dovl-t-universiteti-baku-state-university) (bsu.edu.az)<br>A public university in Baku, Azerbaijan, offering various faculties such as history, philology, physics, mathematics, law, and medicine since 1919 | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 184 |  |
| 35 | [Baku 2015 European Games Operation Committee](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baku-2015-european-games-operation-committee) (perfectpawstore.com)<br>The organization plans and delivers multisport events, specifically the European Games in Baku, showcasing Azerbaijan's achievements in sport and culture | Spectator Sports | 🇦🇿 Baku | 182 | 2013 |
| 36 | [Azerbaijan University of Languages](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azerbaijan-university-of-languages) (adu.edu.az)<br>A public university in Baku, Azerbaijan offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on implementing flexible credit system and international standards | Higher Education | 🇦🇿 Baku | 182 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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