What is the population of Uzbekistan in 2026?
Uzbekistan has a population of 37,053,428 people (2025 estimate), which is 42nd in the world and about 0.45% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Uzbekistan
Population 2025
37,053,428
0.45% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.88%
+698,087 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
81/km²
440,650 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
27.0 years
Life expectancy 72.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Uzbekistan
With 37 million residents, Uzbekistan ranks 42nd globally in population and spans 440,650 km² across central Asia. The country borders five nations: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Independence arrived in 1991, and the capital is Tashkent.
A young population with median age 27 and fertility rate 3.5 births per woman supports annual growth of 1.9%. Urban areas now account for 51% of residents, while life expectancy stands at 72.5 years. Population density averages 81 people per km².
The official currency is the Uzbekistani soʻm. Uzbek and Russian are spoken languages. Government operates under a presidential system, with per capita GDP at $3,968.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- UZ · UZB
- Demonym
- Uzbekistani
- Currency
- Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS so'm)
- Government
- Presidential system
- State inception
- 1991
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +998
- Internet TLD
- .uz
- Land neighbours
- 5
Languages
- Russian
- Uzbek
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Uzbekistan: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 31.1%
- Age 15–64
- 63.0%
- Age 65+
- 5.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 18 | 178 |
| 95-99 | 930 | 3,438 |
| 90-94 | 6,333 | 21,093 |
| 85-89 | 26,409 | 71,244 |
| 80-84 | 61,080 | 115,576 |
| 75-79 | 116,984 | 177,276 |
| 70-74 | 255,005 | 350,348 |
| 65-69 | 418,820 | 507,716 |
| 60-64 | 624,390 | 695,482 |
| 55-59 | 736,321 | 769,725 |
| 50-54 | 848,770 | 855,967 |
| 45-49 | 992,963 | 977,154 |
| 40-44 | 1,196,539 | 1,159,630 |
| 35-39 | 1,477,181 | 1,416,218 |
| 30-34 | 1,582,813 | 1,509,947 |
| 25-29 | 1,443,233 | 1,378,221 |
| 20-24 | 1,266,111 | 1,205,825 |
| 15-19 | 1,429,476 | 1,353,663 |
| 10-14 | 1,641,829 | 1,535,783 |
| 5-9 | 1,909,949 | 1,770,909 |
| 0-4 | 2,308,559 | 2,142,756 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 6,239,904 |
| 1960 | 8,209,109 |
| 1970 | 11,762,638 |
| 1980 | 15,619,936 |
| 1990 | 20,464,956 |
| 2000 | 24,787,054 |
| 2010 | 28,385,506 |
| 2020 | 33,586,372 |
| 2030 | 40,248,241 |
| 2040 | 46,044,152 |
| 2050 | 52,210,755 |
| 2060 | 57,938,048 |
| 2070 | 62,817,014 |
| 2080 | 67,288,838 |
| 2090 | 71,281,030 |
| 2100 | 74,350,005 |
How Uzbekistan Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Uzbekistan37.1M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Uzbekistan | 37.1M |
Countries Bordering Uzbekistan
5 land borders.
- Afghanistan43.8M · +2.77%
- Kazakhstan20.8M · +1.21%
- Kyrgyzstan7.34M · +1.66%
- Tajikistan10.8M · +1.83%
- Turkmenistan7.62M · +1.65%
Uzbekistan Population FAQ
Is the population of Uzbekistan growing or shrinking?
Uzbekistan's population is growing at +1.88% per year, a change of roughly 698,087 people annually.
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
How densely populated is Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has 81/km² across 440,650 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Uzbekistan?
Life expectancy at birth in Uzbekistan is 72.5 years (2024).
What is the median age in Uzbekistan?
The median age in Uzbekistan is 27.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Uzbekistan in?
Uzbekistan is in Asia.