Nepal vs Uzbekistan: Population aged 15-24 years
Nepal
5,798 thousands
in 2025
Uzbekistan
5,305 thousands
in 2025
Nepal rank
44th
Uzbekistan rank
47th
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- Nepal
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 5,798 thousands against 5,305 thousands in Uzbekistan, a difference of 493 thousands.
That makes Nepal's figure about 1.1 times Uzbekistan's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Nepal ahead.
Nepal ranks 44th and Uzbekistan ranks 47th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Nepal averaged higher in 3 and Uzbekistan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,574 thousands | 2,434 thousands | 139.88 thousands | Nepal |
| 1980s | 3,195 thousands | 3,616 thousands | 421.36 thousands | Uzbekistan |
| 1990s | 4,108 thousands | 4,272 thousands | 164.12 thousands | Uzbekistan |
| 2000s | 5,110 thousands | 5,509 thousands | 399.01 thousands | Uzbekistan |
| 2010s | 6,019 thousands | 5,918 thousands | 101.49 thousands | Nepal |
| 2020s | 6,015 thousands | 5,202 thousands | 813.27 thousands | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, Nepal or Uzbekistan?
- Nepal, at 5,798 thousands against 5,305 thousands in Uzbekistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between Nepal and Uzbekistan?
- 493 thousands, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and Uzbekistan?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Nepal and Uzbekistan rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- Nepal ranks 44th and Uzbekistan ranks 47th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release