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Uzbekistan population overview
Uzbekistan is the 17th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 37,394,404 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.8% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1,792 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 886,247 births (23.7 per 1,000 people) and 228,106 deaths (6.1 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 3,739 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.6 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 8,209,109 in 1960 to 37,053,428 in 2025 — a change of +351.4%, or +2.3% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 27 years; life expectancy at birth is 72.8 years; women have on average 3.5 children (2024, above the 2.1 replacement level); 31.3% of residents are under 15 and 6.1% are 65 or older (2025); 51% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Tashkent. Uzbekistan covers 448,920 km², giving a population density of about 84.5 people per km². GDP was $147.04B in 2025 — about $3,968 per person (World Bank classification: lower middle income).
Uzbekistan population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 37,916,272 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 37,394,404 |
| World rank | #43 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #17 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.5% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.8% |
| Births per year est. | 886,247 |
| Deaths per year est. | 228,106 |
| Net migration per year est. | -3,739 |
| Birth rate | 23.7 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.1 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 11.6 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 101.8 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 27 years |
| Life expectancy | 72.8 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 3.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 51% |
| Surface area 2023 | 448,920 km² |
| Population density | 84.5 per km² |
| Capital | Tashkent |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $147.04B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $3,968 |
| Income group World Bank | Lower middle income |
Uzbekistan population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 37,916,272 | – | – |
| 2025 | 37,053,428 | +691,569 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 36,361,859 | +709,552 | +2% |
| 2023 | 35,652,307 | +713,352 | +2% |
| 2022 | 34,938,955 | +695,259 | +2% |
| 2021 | 34,243,696 | +657,324 | +2% |
| 2020 | 33,586,372 | +2,837,026 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 30,749,346 | +2,363,840 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 28,385,506 | +2,028,531 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 26,356,975 | +1,569,921 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 24,787,054 | +1,869,465 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 22,917,589 | +2,452,633 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 20,464,956 | +2,589,617 | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 17,875,339 | +2,255,403 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 15,619,936 | +2,021,415 | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 13,598,521 | +1,835,883 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 11,762,638 | +1,840,957 | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 9,921,681 | +1,712,572 | +3.9% |
| 1960 | 8,209,109 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Uzbekistan
Population over time
- From 8,209,109 in 1960 to 37,916,272 today — up 361.9%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.9% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 72.5 years (2024), up 16 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 3.5 births per woman (2024) — above the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 25.6 births vs 6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 19.5 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 31.3% of the population is under 15 and 6.1% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5.7% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 148.5 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 4.09 t in 2024, vs 4.59 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,394.1 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 39.8% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 1% of final energy in 2021 (-0.3 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 8.5% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 6.2% to 8.5% since 1992 — roughly 10,606 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 51% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 34.3% in 1960 (+16.7 points).
- Became majority-urban around 2004.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: critical — freshwater withdrawals are 262.5% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 468 m³ in 2022, down 38.5% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $147.04B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 50.7% since 2015.
- That works out to $3,968 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 4.6% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 8.8% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 89.5% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 110.5 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Uzbekistan in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uzbekistan in 2026?
As of October 2026, Uzbekistan has an estimated population of 37,916,272. The United Nations estimated 37,394,404 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.8% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Uzbekistan growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.8% per year — roughly 1,792 more people every day. Each year there are about 886,247 births and 228,106 deaths, with net migration of -3,739.
What is the population density of Uzbekistan?
About 84.5 people per square kilometre: 37,916,272 people living on 448,920 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Uzbekistan?
The median age is 27 years, and life expectancy at birth is 72.8 years. 31.3% of the population is under 15 and 6.1% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Uzbekistan rank by population?
Uzbekistan is the 43rd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 17th in Asia, with 0.5% of the global population.
How has the population of Uzbekistan changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 8,209,109; by 2025 it had grown to 37,053,428 (+351.4%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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MozambiqueSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+1.8%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.