Total population (thousands) in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Total population (thousands) was 36,713 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
36,713 thousands
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
43rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
36,713 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
11,587 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Total population in Uzbekistan, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Uzbekistan recorded 36,713 thousands for total population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Uzbekistan peaked at 36,713 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 11,587 thousands, in 1970.
That places Uzbekistan 43rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11,587 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 11,938 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 12,285 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 12,645 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 13,017 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 13,401 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 13,796 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 14,201 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 14,616 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 15,016 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 15,415 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 15,825 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 16,245 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 16,680 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 17,136 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 17,621 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 18,129 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 18,662 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 19,198 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 19,723 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 20,231 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 20,698 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 21,227 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 21,743 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 22,233 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 22,694 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 23,142 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 23,562 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 23,956 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 24,314 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 24,638 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 24,936 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 25,244 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 25,556 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 25,867 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 26,192 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 26,522 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 26,876 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 27,276 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 27,714 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 28,165 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 28,606 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 29,040 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 29,483 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 29,965 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 30,481 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 31,018 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 31,552 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 32,087 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 32,660 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 33,269 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 33,904 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 34,584 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 35,294 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 36,713 thousands | +4.0% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 36,713 thousands is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,314 thousands, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 36,713 thousands is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,353 thousands, 5.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,250 thousands | 11,587 thousands | 15,016 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,464 thousands | 15,415 thousands | 19,723 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,380 thousands | 20,231 thousands | 24,314 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,082 thousands | 24,638 thousands | 27,714 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,306 thousands | 28,165 thousands | 32,660 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,753 thousands | 33,269 thousands | 36,713 thousands | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
More population data for Uzbekistan
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3429 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0954 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,593 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3062 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 168.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4.45 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Uzbekistan?
- Total population in Uzbekistan was 36,713 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 36,713 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,587 thousands in 1970.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for total population?
- Uzbekistan ranks 43rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uzbekistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release