The key facts

  • Uzbekistan's permanent population as of October 1, 2026 — 39,535,225 people (National Statistics Committee)
  • Growth over the year — 692.2 thousand people, or 1.8%
  • The leader in population is Samarkand region (4,462,783), the smallest population is in Syrdarya region (965,421)

Population exceeds 39.5 million

According to the National Statistics Committee, as of October 1, 2026, the permanent population of Uzbekistan stood at 39,535,225 people. The calculations took into account the results of the population census, which was particularly emphasized in the agency's report. Compared with the same period last year, the population increased by 692.2 thousand people, or 1.8%.

Distribution by regions

The largest population was recorded in Samarkand region — 4,462,783 people. It is followed by Fergana (4,293,001) and Tashkent (3,799,043) regions. The smallest number of residents is in Syrdarya region (965,421). Full list by regions: Samarkand — 4,462,783; Fergana — 4,293,001; Tashkent — 3,799,043; Kashkadarya — 3,746,228; Andijan — 3,574,464; Tashkent city — 3,278,512; Namangan — 3,190,767; Surkhandarya — 3,030,030; Republic of Karakalpakstan — 2,166,044; Khorezm — 2,162,068; Bukhara — 2,125,129; Jizzakh — 1,545,176; Navoi — 1,196,559; Syrdarya — 965,421.

Census data

Earlier, according to preliminary census results, it was reported that Uzbekistan's population exceeded 39 million people. According to these data, the country is home to 19.76 million men and 19.3 million women; 21.3 million people live in cities, and 17.8 million in rural areas.