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Rural population dynamics and settlement in Guba-Khachmaz economic-geographic region (Azerbaijan) We analyzed the dynamics of growth in the number and share of the rural population of the Guba-Khachmaz economic-geographical region for 1989-2019. As a result of a sociological survey conducted in the villages, the factors influencing the standard of living of the rural population and its demographic development were studied, and a grouping was carried out according to the size and structure of the population. The corresponding tables, maps and graphs have been compiled. As a result of the economic crisis of the early 1990s, which forced people to leave their settlements, there was a negative balance of migration, and the natural increase in the population in rural areas decreased. Due to its favorable geographical position, the region has good reserves of oil and natural gas, favorable conditions for the development of fruit and vegetable growing, grain growing, animal husbandry and food processing enterprises. However, the problems that arose in the transitional, post-Soviet period, associated with the production of agricultural products, the work of processing enterprises, the provision of services to the population, had a negative impact on resettlement and increased the intensity of internal migration. After gaining independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 1991, the socio-economic development of the Guba-Khachmaz region, the availability of sufficient jobs and the improvement of the quality of services in accordance with the needs of the population had a positive impact on the population in the region, created conditions for demographic development.