Population of Uzbekistan
As of May 2025, the population of Uzbekistan is 36.1 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 474 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.36%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 25.1 years in 2015 to 27.4 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72 years and population density is 85 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Uzbekistan peaked in 1962, reaching around 3.92% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.31% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 566.39 thousand in 2020 to nearly 474.08 thousand in 2025.
Life Expectancy
In Uzbekistan, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 67.5 years in 2005 to 72 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Tashkent, with approximately 2 million inhabitants. It is followed by Namangan with 1 million and Samarkand, Samarqand Region with 513.6 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Uzbekistan:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tashkent | 1,978,028 |
| 2 | Namangan | 1,010,000 |
| 3 | Samarkand, Samarqand Region | 513,572 |
| 4 | Andijon, Andijan Region | 447,800 |
| 5 | Nukus, Karakalpakstan | 332,500 |
| 6 | Fergana | 299,200 |
| 7 | Bukhara | 280,187 |
| 8 | Qarshi, Qashqadaryo | 278,300 |
| 9 | Qo‘qon, Fergana | 259,700 |
| 10 | Marg‘ilon, Fergana | 242,500 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Angren, Tashkent Region | 191,300 |
| 12 | Tirmiz, Surxondaryo Region | 182,800 |
| 13 | Jizzax, Jizzakh Region | 179,200 |
| 14 | Chirchiq, Tashkent Region | 162,800 |
| 15 | Urganch, Xorazm Region | 145,000 |
| 16 | Navoiy, Navoiy Region | 144,158 |
| 17 | Shahrisabz, Qashqadaryo | 142,700 |
| 18 | Olmaliq, Tashkent Region | 133,400 |
| 19 | Bekobod, Tashkent Region | 96,900 |
| 20 | Xiva, Xorazm Region | 93,400 |