The key facts

  • From January to September 2026, 41,993 live births were registered in Tashkent — 5,710 fewer than in the same period of 2025
  • Seven pregnancies among girls aged 15–16 — the figure remained at last year's level
  • Maternal mortality fell from 12.6 to 11.9 cases per 100,000 live births; disciplinary measures were applied to 48 medical workers

What the capital's healthcare report showed

The Tashkent City Health Department reported on the results of Q3 2026 before the Tashkent City Council of People's Deputies. According to the report by department head B. Isabekov, from January to September 2026, 41,993 live births were registered in the capital — 5,710 fewer than in the same period last year.

Teenage pregnancy and contraception

Over the nine months of this year, seven cases of pregnancy were identified in Tashkent among girls aged 15–16. The same number of cases was recorded in the same period of 2025, meaning the figure has not changed. At the same time, contraception coverage grew: 61,373 women were covered by various contraceptive methods, 27.6% more than a year earlier.

Births, screening and maternal mortality

The number of women who gave birth with an interval of less than two years between births was 2,054. Fourth and fifth births were recorded in 3,149 women — 22 fewer than last year's figure, while the number of births among women aged 35 and older rose to 2,898. Screening for fetal developmental defects was carried out on 42,126 pregnant women; anomalies were detected in 361 of them, and in 233 cases the pregnancy was terminated due to defects incompatible with life. During the reporting period, five cases of maternal mortality were registered in the city — the indicator fell from 12.6 to 11.9 cases per 100,000 live births. The cases occurred in the Uchtepa, Almazar, Yakkasaray and Shaykhantahur districts; following their review, disciplinary measures were applied to 48 medical workers.