Uzbekistan population: 33,309,816
Uzbekistan is a former Soviet republic and a nation situated in the central Asian region. This nation is culturally and historically rich, and there are numerous mausoleums and mosques seen here. Uzbekistan is the 42nd populous country in the world. Every year the population is increasing, and for 2020 the total population is 33.47 million. Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan are some of the neighboring countries of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan largest cities by population
Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan, with a population of 2.2 million. Tashkent is the major tourist spot where mosques, mausoleums, and theatres are located. Namangan and Samarkand are the other two major cities with a population of 415,000 and 364000 approximately.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Tashkent | 1,978,028 | Oltinko`l | 59,122 | Toshbuloq | 28,562 |
Namangan | 432,456 | Shahrisabz | 57,051 | Yangiqo`rg`on | 28,422 |
Samarkand | 319,366 | Asaka | 56,736 | Piskent | 27,865 |
Andijon | 318,419 | Khiwa | 55,567 | To`rqao`rg`on | 27,862 |
Bukhara | 247,644 | Guliston | 53,373 | Qibray | 27,750 |
Nukus | 230,006 | Beruniy | 50,929 | Iskandar | 27,636 |
Qarshi | 222,898 | Khujayli | 50,000 | Gurlan | 27,506 |
Qo`qon | 187,477 | Chortoq | 49,844 | Zomin | 27,077 |
Chirchiq | 167,842 | Novyy Turtkul’ | 48,908 | Showot | 26,950 |
Fergana | 164,322 | Urgut | 47,373 | Sirdaryo | 26,816 |
Jizzax | 152,642 | Kosonsoy | 43,684 | Bulung’ur | 26,815 |
Urganch | 150,110 | Kitob | 41,938 | Toshloq | 26,686 |
Tirmiz | 140,385 | Ghijduwon | 41,070 | Shofirkon | 26,527 |
Marg`ilon | 133,490 | Oqtosh | 38,307 | Salor | 26,494 |
Navoiy | 129,725 | Parkent | 35,973 | Bektemir | 26,380 |
Angren | 126,957 | Ohangaron | 35,516 | Haqqulobod | 26,257 |
Olmaliq | 121,207 | Uchqurghon Shahri | 33,323 | Qo`rg`ontepa | 25,861 |
Bekobod | 86,259 | Quva | 33,167 | Oltiariq | 25,543 |
Denov | 68,994 | Yangiyer | 32,636 | G`uzor | 25,368 |
Chust | 64,966 | Quvasoy | 32,024 | Boysun | 25,050 |
Kogon | 62,620 | Manghit | 30,854 | Yangirabot | 25,027 |
Yangiyul | 60,000 | Uychi | 29,683 | Sho`rchi | 24,900 |
Koson | 59,681 | Nurota | 29,403 | ||
Kattaqo`rg`on | 59,382 | Muborak | 29,180 |
Uzbekistan population history
The historical population of Uzbekistan shows progress. In 2017 the population is 31,959,785; in 2018 it is 32,476,244 and in 2019 it is 32,981,716. In the past years, there is no improvement in the median age of the country, but in 2020 there is a growth that is 27.8. The fertility rate in the country remains constant from the year 2015, which is 2.43.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 33,469,203 | 1.48% | 487,487 | -8,863 | 27.8 | 2.43 | 79 | 50.10% | 16,756,329 | 0.43% | 7,794,798,739 | 42 |
2019 | 32,981,716 | 1.56% | 505,472 | -8,863 | 26.5 | 2.43 | 78 | 50.20% | 16,545,875 | 0.43% | 7,713,468,100 | 42 |
2018 | 32,476,244 | 1.62% | 516,459 | -8,863 | 26.5 | 2.43 | 76 | 50.30% | 16,337,222 | 0.43% | 7,631,091,040 | 42 |
2017 | 31,959,785 | 1.65% | 518,034 | -8,863 | 26.5 | 2.43 | 75 | 50.50% | 16,130,957 | 0.42% | 7,547,858,925 | 42 |
2016 | 31,441,751 | 1.66% | 512,194 | -8,863 | 26.5 | 2.43 | 74 | 50.70% | 15,927,890 | 0.42% | 7,464,022,049 | 42 |
2015 | 30,929,557 | 1.64% | 482,730 | -13,294 | 26.2 | 2.43 | 73 | 50.80% | 15,720,465 | 0.42% | 7,379,797,139 | 42 |
2010 | 28,515,909 | 1.53% | 417,624 | -28,026 | 24.5 | 2.49 | 67 | 51.10% | 14,576,671 | 0.41% | 6,956,823,603 | 42 |
2005 | 26,427,789 | 1.30% | 331,567 | -48,459 | 22.8 | 2.51 | 62 | 48.70% | 12,868,248 | 0.40% | 6,541,907,027 | 42 |
2000 | 24,769,955 | 1.68% | 395,786 | -48,527 | 21 | 3.1 | 58 | 46.30% | 11,461,701 | 0.40% | 6,143,493,823 | 39 |
1995 | 22,791,026 | 2.24% | 478,536 | -64,555 | 19.8 | 3.95 | 54 | 43.90% | 9,998,260 | 0.40% | 5,744,212,979 | 40 |
1990 | 20,398,348 | 2.46% | 467,413 | -71,206 | 19.6 | 4.4 | 48 | 41.50% | 8,464,364 | 0.38% | 5,327,231,061 | 40 |
1985 | 18,061,284 | 2.58% | 432,505 | -37,034 | 19.6 | 4.8 | 42 | 40.80% | 7,374,012 | 0.37% | 4,870,921,740 | 41 |
1980 | 15,898,757 | 2.79% | 408,256 | 14,416 | 18.9 | 5.46 | 37 | 40.90% | 6,500,596 | 0.36% | 4,458,003,514 | 41 |
1975 | 13,857,478 | 2.78% | 355,432 | 14,133 | 18 | 6.16 | 33 | 39.20% | 5,430,156 | 0.34% | 4,079,480,606 | 41 |
1970 | 12,080,317 | 3.61% | 392,689 | 89,235 | 17.5 | 6.4 | 28 | 36.80% | 4,446,089 | 0.33% | 3,700,437,046 | 44 |
1965 | 10,116,870 | 3.48% | 318,114 | 32,325 | 19 | 6.5 | 24 | 35.40% | 3,579,634 | 0.30% | 3,339,583,597 | 54 |
1960 | 8,526,300 | 3.22% | 249,793 | 19,804 | 22.2 | 5.9 | 20 | 34.10% | 2,904,959 | 0.28% | 3,034,949,748 | 50 |
1955 | 7,277,333 | 3.04% | 202,655 | 34,444 | 23.6 | 5.3 | 17 | 31.70% | 2,305,364 | 0.26% | 2,773,019,936 | 54 |
Uzbekistan population forecast
As per UN records, the total population of Uzbekistan is 33,302,568. The population is increasing every year. However, the yearly change may slow down gradually in the future years. In the year 2020, the increase in the population growth rate is very high, which is 1.56. By the year 2040, the population will decrease by 0.78 %; in 2045, it is 0.65 %, and in 2050, it is 0.47 %.In the year 2050, the total population predicted 42,942,485. The urban population in the country is 50.01%, and it is increasing to 58.7% in 2050.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 33,469,203 | 1.59% | 507,929 | -8,863 | 27.8 | 2.43 | 79 | 50.10% | 16,756,329 | 0.43% | 7,794,798,739 | 42 |
2025 | 35,617,696 | 1.25% | 429,699 | -8,863 | 29.6 | 2.43 | 84 | 50.10% | 17,835,913 | 0.44% | 8,184,437,460 | 43 |
2030 | 37,418,456 | 0.99% | 360,152 | -8,863 | 31 | 2.43 | 88 | 50.80% | 19,005,150 | 0.44% | 8,548,487,400 | 45 |
2035 | 39,064,052 | 0.86% | 329,119 | -8,863 | 32 | 2.43 | 92 | 52.10% | 20,349,481 | 0.44% | 8,887,524,213 | 47 |
2040 | 40,608,379 | 0.78% | 308,865 | -8,863 | 32.9 | 2.43 | 95 | 53.90% | 21,906,196 | 0.44% | 9,198,847,240 | 48 |
2045 | 41,938,556 | 0.65% | 266,035 | -8,863 | 34 | 2.43 | 99 | 56.30% | 23,607,507 | 0.44% | 9,481,803,274 | 48 |
2050 | 42,942,485 | 0.47% | 200,786 | 35.4 | 2.43 | 101 | 58.70% | 25,198,267 | 0.44% | 9,735,033,990 | 48 |
Uzbekistan demographics
The average life expectancy rate of Uzbekistan is 72.04 years. Life expectancy suggests that most of the individuals of 16-65 age groups are more. 63.6%. Infant mortality rates and deaths under age five are 18.8 and 23.2 years.
Uzbekistan religion and politics
Islam is the main religion in Uzbekistan. The majority population of Muslims is 88%, and the remaining are Christians of 9%. Both orthodox and Catholics are found in this country. Muslims, particularly Shia Muslims, is only 1%.
Uzbekistan economy
The economy has a soviet style, and the economic growth of the country is slowly transforming. However, recently there have been noticeable achievements in the economy. Specifically, structural reformation and developments are happening all over the nation. The agricultural and industrial sector contributes the most to the economy. The country is the major exporter of cotton.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |