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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%.

2024 · 36M19602024
Uzbekistan population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

36,361,859

Population (2024)

8,209,109

Population (1960)

36,361,859

Peak (2024)

2.36%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19608,209,109
19618,517,711
19628,854,368
19639,202,246
19649,557,611
19659,921,681
196610,289,294
196710,659,180
196811,032,155
196911,403,150
197011,762,638
197112,111,511
197212,465,106
197312,831,047
197413,209,011
197513,598,521
197613,998,620
197714,408,822
197814,816,349
197915,215,587
198015,619,936
198116,035,032
198216,462,736
198316,908,400
198417,378,846
198517,875,339
198618,395,621
198718,930,070
198819,460,630
198919,977,183
199020,464,956
199120,962,910
199221,485,090
199321,987,955
199422,463,291
199522,917,589
199623,351,981
199723,758,960
199824,134,929
199924,476,008
200024,787,054
200125,090,283
200225,399,980
200325,711,259
200426,029,350
200526,356,975
200626,699,043
200727,076,008
200827,494,774
200927,939,328
201028,385,506
201128,823,196
201229,261,903
201329,724,065
201430,222,994
201530,749,346
201631,284,568
201731,819,178
201832,373,490
201932,964,701
202033,586,372
202134,243,696
202234,938,955
202335,652,307
202436,361,859

Demographics

Population35,652,307
Population Growth Rate2.02%
Urban Population51.0%
Fertility Rate3.50 births/woman
Life Expectancy72.4 years
Infant Mortality Rate13.1 per 1,000
Literacy Rate100.0%

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

Uzbekistan Climate

Uzbekistan has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F) and receives about 478 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

14.6°C

Avg Temp

478

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

-10°0°10°20°30°40°68mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Uzbekistan — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January1° / 34°61 mm
February3° / 37°62 mm
March9° / 47°68 mm
April16° / 61°68 mm
May21° / 69°44 mm
June26° / 79°12 mm
July28° / 82°6 mm
August26° / 79°3 mm
September21° / 69°7 mm
October14° / 57°34 mm
November8° / 47°51 mm
December4° / 39°62 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Uzbekistan

The most comfortable months to visit Uzbekistan are typically September, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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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.

The most comfortable months to visit Uzbekistan are typically September, May and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Uzbekistan has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C and about 478 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Uzbekistan is a country in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 35,652,307. Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.0% a year.

GDP per capita is roughly $2,879, placing Uzbekistan among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 72.4 years, with a fertility rate of 3.5 births per woman, and 51.0% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.