Urban and rural population in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Urban and rural population was 18.90 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
18.90 million
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
44th
of 236 countries
All-time high
18.90 million
in 2025
All-time low
1.77 million
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Uzbekistan, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, urban and rural population in Uzbekistan stood at 18.90 million. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Uzbekistan peaked at 18.90 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.77 million, in 1950.
Uzbekistan ranks 44th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.77 million | — |
| 1951 | 1.86 million | +4.6% |
| 1952 | 1.94 million | +4.6% |
| 1953 | 2.03 million | +4.7% |
| 1954 | 2.13 million | +4.7% |
| 1955 | 2.23 million | +4.7% |
| 1956 | 2.34 million | +4.8% |
| 1957 | 2.45 million | +4.7% |
| 1958 | 2.56 million | +4.7% |
| 1959 | 2.68 million | +4.8% |
| 1960 | 2.82 million | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 2.97 million | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 3.11 million | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 3.25 million | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 3.38 million | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 3.52 million | +4.3% |
| 1966 | 3.67 million | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 3.84 million | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 4.02 million | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 4.17 million | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 4.31 million | +3.4% |
| 1971 | 4.44 million | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 4.62 million | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 4.83 million | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 5.04 million | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 5.27 million | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 5.50 million | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 5.72 million | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 6.02 million | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 6.23 million | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 6.42 million | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 6.60 million | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 6.78 million | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 6.97 million | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 7.12 million | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 7.26 million | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 7.46 million | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 7.69 million | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 7.94 million | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 8.11 million | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 8.34 million | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 8.61 million | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 8.92 million | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 9.25 million | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 9.60 million | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 9.96 million | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 10.34 million | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 10.72 million | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 11.09 million | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 11.46 million | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 11.82 million | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 12.17 million | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 12.51 million | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 12.84 million | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 13.16 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 13.46 million | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 13.74 million | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 14.00 million | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 14.24 million | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 14.42 million | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 14.57 million | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 14.80 million | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 15.02 million | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 15.20 million | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 15.38 million | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 15.58 million | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 15.85 million | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 16.13 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 16.38 million | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 16.68 million | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 17.05 million | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 17.44 million | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 17.81 million | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 18.18 million | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 18.54 million | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 18.90 million | +1.9% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 18.90 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.62 million, 2.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 18.90 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.89 million, 4.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.20 million | 1.77 million | 2.68 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.48 million | 2.82 million | 4.17 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.20 million | 4.31 million | 6.23 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.24 million | 6.42 million | 8.11 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.83 million | 8.34 million | 11.46 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.24 million | 11.82 million | 14.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.56 million | 14.57 million | 16.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.99 million | 17.05 million | 18.90 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
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- Population density 168.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.45 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in Uzbekistan?
- Urban and rural population in Uzbekistan was 18.90 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.90 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 million in 1950.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for urban and rural population?
- Uzbekistan ranks 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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