Net migration (UNICEF) in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Net migration was -6,987 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-6,987
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
46th
of 74 countries
All-time high
77,914
in 1968
All-time low
-73,478
in 1990
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Uzbekistan, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Uzbekistan is -6,987, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 57.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Uzbekistan peaked at 77,914 in 1968 and was at its lowest, -73,478, in 1990.
That places Uzbekistan 46th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22,039 | — |
| 1961 | 48,168 | +118.6% |
| 1962 | 52,532 | +9.1% |
| 1963 | 57,002 | +8.5% |
| 1964 | 61,512 | +7.9% |
| 1965 | 65,579 | +6.6% |
| 1966 | 69,537 | +6.0% |
| 1967 | 74,030 | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 77,914 | +5.2% |
| 1969 | 65,596 | -15.8% |
| 1970 | 37,324 | -43.1% |
| 1971 | 24,030 | -35.6% |
| 1972 | 26,748 | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 30,094 | +12.5% |
| 1974 | 33,600 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 37,611 | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 42,094 | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 45,622 | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 27,783 | -39.1% |
| 1979 | 10,864 | -60.9% |
| 1980 | 8,540 | -21.4% |
| 1981 | 6,223 | -27.1% |
| 1982 | 3,897 | -37.4% |
| 1983 | 1,568 | -59.8% |
| 1984 | -752 | -148.0% |
| 1985 | -773 | +2.8% |
| 1986 | -802 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | -824 | +2.7% |
| 1988 | -473 | -42.6% |
| 1989 | -13,888 | +2836.2% |
| 1990 | -73,478 | +429.1% |
| 1991 | -29,064 | -60.4% |
| 1992 | -33,259 | +14.4% |
| 1993 | -37,377 | +12.4% |
| 1994 | -41,788 | +11.8% |
| 1995 | -45,876 | +9.8% |
| 1996 | -50,314 | +9.7% |
| 1997 | -48,360 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | -49,862 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | -61,955 | +24.3% |
| 2000 | -66,547 | +7.4% |
| 2001 | -48,642 | -26.9% |
| 2002 | -47,679 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | -44,092 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | -38,834 | -11.9% |
| 2005 | -33,386 | -14.0% |
| 2006 | -29,197 | -12.5% |
| 2007 | -27,013 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | -24,028 | -11.1% |
| 2009 | -20,378 | -15.2% |
| 2010 | -20,380 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | -20,380 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -20,381 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | -20,380 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -20,381 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | -16,545 | -18.8% |
| 2016 | -14,839 | -10.3% |
| 2017 | -13,352 | -10.0% |
| 2018 | -11,516 | -13.8% |
| 2019 | -9,341 | -18.9% |
| 2020 | -9,208 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | -9,205 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -5,007 | -45.6% |
| 2023 | -6,004 | +19.9% |
| 2024 | -7,066 | +17.7% |
| 2025 | -6,987 | -1.1% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's -6,987 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -14,523, 48% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's -6,987 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Uzbekistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | -2836.2% | -473 | -13,888 |
| 1990 | -429.1% | -13,888 | -73,478 |
| 1984 | -148.0% | 1,568 | -752 |
| 1961 | +118.6% | 22,039 | 48,168 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 59,391 | 22,039 | 77,914 | 10 |
| 1970s | 31,577 | 10,864 | 45,622 | 10 |
| 1980s | 271.6 | -13,888 | 8,540 | 10 |
| 1990s | -47,133 | -73,478 | -29,064 | 10 |
| 2000s | -37,980 | -66,547 | -20,378 | 10 |
| 2010s | -16,750 | -20,381 | -9,341 | 10 |
| 2020s | -7,246 | -9,208 | -5,007 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
- 43 Belarus -3,020 compare
- 44 Croatia -3,481 compare
- 45 North Macedonia -5,645 compare
- 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina -6,994 compare
- 48 Latvia -7,330 compare
- 49 Kazakhstan -8,834 compare
More population data for Uzbekistan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,593 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0954 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5966 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.3% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.45 million people (2100)
- Population density 168.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3062 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Uzbekistan?
- Net migration in Uzbekistan was -6,987 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 77,914 in 1968.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -73,478 in 1990.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for net migration?
- Uzbekistan ranks 46th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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