Rank #205 by World Population
🇺🇿Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has a population of 35,652,307, ranking #205 in the world. The capital is Tashkent. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: Lower middle income
35,652,307
Population
#205
World Rank
72.4
Life Expectancy
$2,879
GDP Per Capita
Uzbekistan, #205 by world population
Uzbekistan Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Uzbekistan had a population of 8,209,109 in 1960 and 36,361,859 in 2024, a 4.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 36,361,859 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.36%.
36,361,859
Population (2024)
8,209,109
Population (1960)
36,361,859
Peak (2024)
2.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,209,109 |
| 1961 | 8,517,711 |
| 1962 | 8,854,368 |
| 1963 | 9,202,246 |
| 1964 | 9,557,611 |
| 1965 | 9,921,681 |
| 1966 | 10,289,294 |
| 1967 | 10,659,180 |
| 1968 | 11,032,155 |
| 1969 | 11,403,150 |
| 1970 | 11,762,638 |
| 1971 | 12,111,511 |
| 1972 | 12,465,106 |
| 1973 | 12,831,047 |
| 1974 | 13,209,011 |
| 1975 | 13,598,521 |
| 1976 | 13,998,620 |
| 1977 | 14,408,822 |
| 1978 | 14,816,349 |
| 1979 | 15,215,587 |
| 1980 | 15,619,936 |
| 1981 | 16,035,032 |
| 1982 | 16,462,736 |
| 1983 | 16,908,400 |
| 1984 | 17,378,846 |
| 1985 | 17,875,339 |
| 1986 | 18,395,621 |
| 1987 | 18,930,070 |
| 1988 | 19,460,630 |
| 1989 | 19,977,183 |
| 1990 | 20,464,956 |
| 1991 | 20,962,910 |
| 1992 | 21,485,090 |
| 1993 | 21,987,955 |
| 1994 | 22,463,291 |
| 1995 | 22,917,589 |
| 1996 | 23,351,981 |
| 1997 | 23,758,960 |
| 1998 | 24,134,929 |
| 1999 | 24,476,008 |
| 2000 | 24,787,054 |
| 2001 | 25,090,283 |
| 2002 | 25,399,980 |
| 2003 | 25,711,259 |
| 2004 | 26,029,350 |
| 2005 | 26,356,975 |
| 2006 | 26,699,043 |
| 2007 | 27,076,008 |
| 2008 | 27,494,774 |
| 2009 | 27,939,328 |
| 2010 | 28,385,506 |
| 2011 | 28,823,196 |
| 2012 | 29,261,903 |
| 2013 | 29,724,065 |
| 2014 | 30,222,994 |
| 2015 | 30,749,346 |
| 2016 | 31,284,568 |
| 2017 | 31,819,178 |
| 2018 | 32,373,490 |
| 2019 | 32,964,701 |
| 2020 | 33,586,372 |
| 2021 | 34,243,696 |
| 2022 | 34,938,955 |
| 2023 | 35,652,307 |
| 2024 | 36,361,859 |
Demographics
| Population | 35,652,307 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.02% |
| Urban Population | 51.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.50 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 100.0% |
Economy & Trade
$2,879
GDP Per Capita
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
34.5
Gini Index (inequality)
66.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
6.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
5.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
100.0%
Literacy Rate
13.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
83.9%
Internet Users
102
Mobile Subs per 100
80.9
People per km2
-6,004
Net Migration
Environment
8.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Uzbekistan in global context
Uzbekistan is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan has a population of 35,652,307, ranking #205 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.02%.
Life expectancy in Uzbekistan is 72.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 13.1 per 1,000 live births.
Uzbekistan's GDP per capita is $2,879. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
51.0% of Uzbekistan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 80.9 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Uzbekistan is 100.0%. The country spends 5.5% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.