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%.

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

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	8,209,109	-	-	estimate
1961	8,517,711	+308,602	+3.76%	estimate
1962	8,854,368	+336,657	+3.95%	estimate
1963	9,202,246	+347,878	+3.93%	estimate
1964	9,557,611	+355,365	+3.86%	estimate
1965	9,921,681	+364,070	+3.81%	estimate
1966	10,289,294	+367,613	+3.71%	estimate
1967	10,659,180	+369,886	+3.59%	estimate
1968	11,032,155	+372,975	+3.50%	estimate
1969	11,403,150	+370,995	+3.36%	estimate
1970	11,762,638	+359,488	+3.15%	estimate
1971	12,111,511	+348,873	+2.97%	estimate
1972	12,465,106	+353,595	+2.92%	estimate
1973	12,831,047	+365,941	+2.94%	estimate
1974	13,209,011	+377,964	+2.95%	estimate
1975	13,598,521	+389,510	+2.95%	estimate
1976	13,998,620	+400,099	+2.94%	estimate
1977	14,408,822	+410,202	+2.93%	estimate
1978	14,816,349	+407,527	+2.83%	estimate
1979	15,215,587	+399,238	+2.69%	estimate
1980	15,619,936	+404,349	+2.66%	estimate
1981	16,035,032	+415,096	+2.66%	estimate
1982	16,462,736	+427,704	+2.67%	estimate
1983	16,908,400	+445,664	+2.71%	estimate
1984	17,378,846	+470,446	+2.78%	estimate
1985	17,875,339	+496,493	+2.86%	estimate
1986	18,395,621	+520,282	+2.91%	estimate
1987	18,930,070	+534,449	+2.91%	estimate
1988	19,460,630	+530,560	+2.80%	estimate
1989	19,977,183	+516,553	+2.65%	estimate
1990	20,464,956	+487,773	+2.44%	estimate
1991	20,962,910	+497,954	+2.43%	estimate
1992	21,485,090	+522,180	+2.49%	estimate
1993	21,987,955	+502,865	+2.34%	estimate
1994	22,463,291	+475,336	+2.16%	estimate
1995	22,917,589	+454,298	+2.02%	estimate
1996	23,351,981	+434,392	+1.90%	estimate
1997	23,758,960	+406,979	+1.74%	estimate
1998	24,134,929	+375,969	+1.58%	estimate
1999	24,476,008	+341,079	+1.41%	estimate
2000	24,787,054	+311,046	+1.27%	estimate
2001	25,090,283	+303,229	+1.22%	estimate
2002	25,399,980	+309,697	+1.23%	estimate
2003	25,711,259	+311,279	+1.23%	estimate
2004	26,029,350	+318,091	+1.24%	estimate
2005	26,356,975	+327,625	+1.26%	estimate
2006	26,699,043	+342,068	+1.30%	estimate
2007	27,076,008	+376,965	+1.41%	estimate
2008	27,494,774	+418,766	+1.55%	estimate
2009	27,939,328	+444,554	+1.62%	estimate
2010	28,385,506	+446,178	+1.60%	estimate
2011	28,823,196	+437,690	+1.54%	estimate
2012	29,261,903	+438,707	+1.52%	estimate
2013	29,724,065	+462,162	+1.58%	estimate
2014	30,222,994	+498,929	+1.68%	estimate
2015	30,749,346	+526,352	+1.74%	estimate
2016	31,284,568	+535,222	+1.74%	estimate
2017	31,819,178	+534,610	+1.71%	estimate
2018	32,373,490	+554,312	+1.74%	estimate
2019	32,964,701	+591,211	+1.83%	estimate
2020	33,586,372	+621,671	+1.89%	estimate
2021	34,243,696	+657,324	+1.96%	estimate
2022	34,938,955	+695,259	+2.03%	estimate
2023	35,652,307	+713,352	+2.04%	estimate
2024	36,361,859	+709,552	+1.99%	estimate

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

Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan

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.

World Population 2026: Top 10 Countries, Regions & Trends →

Other related entities

Albania (2,414,095)Andorra (80,856)Armenia (2,964,300)Austria (9,131,761)Azerbaijan (10,153,958)All countries →

Country rankings

Populated Countries in the World Countries With Highest GDP Per Capita Countries With Highest Life Expectancy Countries With Highest Fertility Rates Countries With Highest Literacy Rates Urbanized Countries in the World Fastest Growing Countries by Population Countries With Highest Infant Mortality Countries With Highest Income Inequality Countries With Most International Tourism All rankings →

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.

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.