Uzbekistan Population

Uzbekistan Population

Uzbekistan is the most populous of the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. The country has had authoritarian and monotonous rule since independence from the Soviet Union, and is struggling with widespread corruption and poverty.

Key figures and facts

  • Capital: Tashkent
  • Ethnic groups: Uncertain 83.8%, Tajik 4.8%, Kazakhs 2.5%, Russians 2.3%, Karakalak 2.2%, Tatars 1.5%, others 4.4% (2017)
  • Language: Uzbek (official) 74.3%, Russian 14.2%, Tajik 4.4%, other 7.1%
  • Religion: Muslims (most Sunni) 88%, Orthodox Christians 9%, others 3%
  • Population: 32 364 996 (2018)
  • Control Form: Republic
  • Area: 447 400 km2
  • Currency: Uzbek sum
  • GNP per capita: 6 513 PPP $
  • National Day: September 1st

Uzbekistan Population

In 2013, the population was estimated at 30 241 000 (World Bank). Life expectancy is 71.5 years for women and 64.8 for men. In 2008, the ethnic composition was calculated as: 80% Unbeknownst, 5.5% Russian and 5% Tajik. Other minorities of caracal packs, Kyrgyz, Ukrainians, Turkmen and others.

Uzbekistan Country Population

Large areas of the country are empty. Relatively many live in rural areas, less than 40% live in cities. The densest settlement is found in the eastern part of the country, especially in the Fergana Valley and surrounding valleys, as well as along Seravshan in the south central part. Major cities are the capital Tashkent, Namangan, Samarkand and Andijan.

Population of Uzbekistan by Year (Historical)

Year Population Annual Growth Rate Population Density Global Rank
2020 33,469,092 1.480% 78.6770 42
2019 32,981,605 1.560% 77.5311 42
2018 32,476,133 1.620% 76.3428 42
2017 31,959,674 1.650% 75.1288 42
2016 31,441,640 1.660% 73.9110 42
2015 30,929,446 1.640% 72.7070 42
2010 28,515,798 1.530% 67.0332 42
2005 26,427,678 1.300% 62.1246 42
2000 24,769,844 1.680% 58.2274 39
1995 22,790,915 2.240% 53.5755 40
1990 20,398,237 2.460% 47.9510 40
1985 18,061,173 2.580% 42.4572 41
1980 15,898,646 2.790% 37.3737 41
1975 13,857,367 2.780% 32.5752 41
1970 12,080,206 3.610% 28.3975 44
1965 10,116,759 3.480% 23.7820 46
1960 8,526,189 3.220% 20.0430 50
1955 7,277,222 3.040% 17.1070 54
1950 6,263,945 0.000% 14.7251 57

Major Cities in Uzbekistan by Population

Rank City Population
1 Tashkent 1,977,917
2 Namangan 432,345
3 Samarkand 319,255
4 Andijon 318,308
5 Bukhara 247,533
6 Nukus 229,895
7 Qarshi 222,787
8 Qo`qon 187,366
9 Chirchiq 167,731
10 Fergana 164,211
11 Jizzax 152,531
12 Urganch 149,999
13 Tirmiz 140,274
14 Marg`ilon 133,379
15 Navoiy 129,614
16 Angren 126,846
17 Olmaliq 121,096
18 Bekobod 86,148
19 Denov 68,883
20 Chust 64,855
21 Kogon 62,509
22 Yangiyul 59,889
23 Koson 59,570
24 Kattaqo`rg`on 59,271
25 Oltinko`l 59,011
26 Shahrisabz 56,940
27 Asaka 56,625
28 Khiwa 55,456
29 Guliston 53,262
30 Beruniy 50,818
31 Khujayli 49,889
32 Chortoq 49,733
33 Novyy Turtkul’ 48,797
34 Urgut 47,262
35 Kosonsoy 43,573
36 Kitob 41,827
37 Ghijduwon 40,959
38 Oqtosh 38,196
39 Parkent 35,862
40 Ohangaron 35,405
41 Uchqurghon Shahri 33,212
42 Quva 33,056
43 Yangiyer 32,525
44 Quvasoy 31,913
45 Manghit 30,743
46 Uychi 29,572
47 Nurota 29,292
48 Muborak 29,069
49 Toshbuloq 28,451
50 Yangiqo`rg`on 28,311
51 Piskent 27,754
52 To`rqao`rg`on 27,751
53 Qibray 27,639
54 Iskandar 27,525
55 Gurlan 27,395
56 Zomin 26,966
57 Showot 26,839
58 Sirdaryo 26,705
59 Bulung’ur 26,704
60 Toshloq 26,575
61 Shofirkon 26,416
62 Salor 26,383
63 Bektemir 26,269
64 Haqqulobod 26,146
65 Qo`rg`ontepa 25,750
66 Oltiariq 25,432
67 G`uzor 25,257
68 Boysun 24,939
69 Yangirabot 24,916
70 Yangiobod 24,789
71 Sho`rchi 24,789
72 Gagarin 24,745
73 Zafar 24,670
74 Payshanba 24,661
75 G’azalkent 24,589
76 Chinoz 24,442
77 Karakul’ 22,376
78 Pop 22,011
79 Beshariq 21,873
80 Paxtakor 21,273
81 Tuytepa 20,571
82 Kirguli 20,348
83 Yaypan 20,221
84 Juma 19,809
85 Dashtobod 19,607
86 Bo`ka 19,531
87 Chiroqchi 19,245
88 Hazorasp 17,532
89 Beshkent 16,899
90 Qushkupir 16,837
91 Xo`jaobod 16,778
92 Chelak 16,616
93 Wobkent 16,586
94 Dustlik 16,413
95 Galaosiyo 15,509
96 Marhamat 14,535
97 Jomboy 14,318
98 Kegeyli Shahar 14,036
99 Yangi Marg`ilon 14,003
100 Urtaowul 13,936
101 Charxin 13,680
102 Qiziltepa 13,447
103 Hamza 13,359
104 Ishtixon 12,913
105 Muynoq 12,889
106 Romiton 12,816
107 Olot 11,873
108 Gazli 11,335
109 Nishon Tumani 10,447
110 Qorovulbozor 8,507
111 Daxbet 7,933
112 Shohimardon 4,989

Language

Uzbek is the official language and is spoken by about 3/4 of the population. It is written with the Latin alphabet. Important minority languages ​​are Russian, Tatar, Tajik and Kazakh.

Religion

The majority of the population (88%) are Sunni Muslims and belong to the Hanafi. The country has several active Sufi fraternities, Naqshbandiyya and Qadiriyya being the largest (see Sufism). After 1991, Soviet restrictions on religious activities were lifted (restrictions on mosque buildings, religious training, etc.). Mission promotions from Saudi Arabia and Iran, as well as a general interest in parts of the people for religious activism, led to a ban on organized political-religious activities in the 1990s, and the authorities crack down on Islamic activists. The country has several life-style minorities: Russian Orthodox Christians make up 1%, the Jewish minority 0.2%, non-religious or without religious affiliation counts 10.8%.

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