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The National Statistics Committee published demographic data for January–September 2026: the number of deaths fell by 8.8 thousand compared with last year and reached its lowest level in five years. At the same time, the birth rate also declined — by 26 thousand children.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to official Chinese data, the old-age dependency ratio has for the first time exceeded the figure for children: 23% versus 22% of the working-age population. The number of people aged 65+ has reached 223 million, while children under 14 number about 213 million. Analysts link this to long-term risks for pensions, healthcare and economic growth.
Aziz KarimovDeputy Prime Minister and presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Oleg Kozhemyako said that the outflow of residents from the Far East and the northern regions has slowed considerably compared with the 1990s. According to him, more than 1,400 enterprises have opened in the region and about 200,000 jobs have been created. Earlier, Vladimir Putin called for making the Far East attractive for relocation.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, the number of marriages in Uzbekistan has been declining since 2021: in 2025, 267.1 thousand marriages were registered — 44.3 thousand fewer than the record figure of 2018. At the same time, the average age of those entering their first marriage did not rise in 2025 but slightly decreased, which calls into question the version of widespread postponement of marriages.
Aziz KarimovAccording to a report by the National Institute of Statistics of Italy (Istat), in 2025 the total fertility rate dropped to 1.14 — below the previous 1995 minimum. The number of newborns was 355,772, 3.8% fewer than a year earlier. The average age of mothers at childbirth rose to 32.7 years, and the age at first birth reached 32 for the first time.
Javlon TursunovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a visit to Kashkadarya Region, announced plans to build New Qarshi for 500,000 residents on 5,000 hectares. Also, according to statistics, the number of registered marriages in the country from 2021 to 2025 decreased by 38.1 thousand — roughly 12.5%.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, 92.3 thousand marriages were registered in Uzbekistan in January–June 2026. The annual number of marriages has been declining since 2022: from 305.2 thousand in 2021 to 267.1 thousand in 2025 — the lowest in the last 15 years. The record for the period since 1991 was set in 2018 (311.4 thousand). At the same time, the birth rate is falling: in 2025, 879.6 thousand children were born — 5% fewer than a year earlier.
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump, speaking to journalists at the White House, assessed the demographic capabilities of Russia and Ukraine amid the conflict. According to him, both sides are suffering human losses, but Russia, as the more populous country, has an advantage in this respect.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Beijing Daily, by 2035 the share of Beijing residents over 60 will exceed 33%, which could make the city a 'super-aged' megapolis. At the end of 2025, the city was home to 5.29 million people over 60 — 24.3% of the permanent population. The authorities are strengthening support measures for the elderly, while China, according to Reuters estimates, will allocate about 180 billion yuan in 2026 to programs aimed at boosting the birth rate.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, as of October 1, 2026, the permanent population of Uzbekistan stood at 39,535,225 people — 692.2 thousand (1.8%) more than a year earlier. The calculations take into account the census results. Samarkand (4.46 million) and Fergana (4.29 million) regions lead, while Syrdarya region has the fewest residents (965 thousand).
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