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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 AzamovaThe National Statistics Committee reported a 10.8% increase in the number of business trips to Uzbekistan over the nine months of 2026. Citizens of Afghanistan remain the main participants in commercial exchange, accounting for more than 90% of all visits made for business purposes.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the National Statistics Committee, the average wage for January–September 2026 was 7.27 million soums (+18% year on year), while the median, published for the first time, was 4.17 million soums for January–August. This means that half of workers earn less than this amount.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, from January to September 2026, 91,142 people arrived in Tashkent and 65,072 left. The capital's migration increase amounted to 26,070 people — almost all of it driven by internal relocations. At the same time, the country's overall migration balance was negative: minus 4,284 people.
Otabek YusupovAccording to the Turkish Statistical Institute, the unemployment rate in September rose by 0.5 percentage points to 8.4%. The number of unemployed increased by 198,000 to 2.97 million, while employment fell by 49,000 to 32.45 million. Youth unemployment rose particularly noticeably — to 14.8%.
Aziz KarimovDmitry Nikityuk, director of the Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Biotechnology, reported that the highest obesity rate among Russian adults is in the Jewish Autonomous Region (more than 30%), and the lowest is in the Chukotka Autonomous Area (6.6%).
Otabek YusupovAccording 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 the National Statistics Committee, in January–September 2026, 16,522 citizens of Uzbekistan left abroad to study — 33% fewer than a year earlier. Russia became the leader by the number of departing students, whereas a year earlier Tajikistan held first place.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the National Statistics Committee, 310,389 passenger cars were produced in Uzbekistan in January–August 2026 — 26 thousand more than in the same period of 2025. Cobalt remains the leader (107,141 units, 34.5% of the market), while BYD showed the largest growth at 84.5%. Meanwhile, in the first half of the year, Cobalt sales, according to the publication, declined noticeably against the backdrop of rising production.
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 TursunovFrom January to September 2026, Uzbekistan produced 69.6 billion kWh of electricity — 8.4% more than a year earlier. Large solar and wind plants generated 10.5 billion kWh, hydropower plants 6.6 billion kWh, both figures exceeding the totals for all of 2025. Exports grew by 21.4%, imports fell by 27.2%.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the Global Electricity Review 2026 by Ember, cited by Naked Science, the results of 2025 were compared across 18 countries by the share of sources in electricity generation. Leaders: nuclear in France (68.79%), hydropower in Norway (90.03%), wind in Denmark (57.69%), gas in the USA and Russia, coal in China, India and South Africa.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to preliminary data from the Greek statistical agency ELSTAT, in August 2026 the number of arrivals in hotels, campsites and rented rooms reached 7,429,931 (+2.6%), and overnight stays — 34,685,695 (+2.1%). Foreigners accounted for 76.7% of arrivals and 84% of overnight stays, while short-term rental accommodation grew faster than hotels and campsites.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, as of October 1, 2026, the country had 4,851 joint ventures and 17,178 foreign enterprises — 28.2% more than a year earlier. By the number of enterprises with their capital, China leads (6,649), followed by Russia (3,690) and Turkey (2,410).
Dilnoza RahimovaAccording to China's National Bureau of Statistics, industrial production in September increased 5.5% year-on-year, beating market expectations (5.4%) and accelerating from 5.2% in August. Retail sales grew 1.1% versus a forecast of 0.5%, reaching 4.24 trillion yuan.
Nilufar KarimovaAccording 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).
Aziz KarimovAccording to data cited by Kun.uz, over 10 million foreign tourists came to Uzbekistan in nine months. Kyrgyzstan led in visitor numbers with 2,844,201 people, followed by Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. The three Central Asian countries account for about 73% of the total flow.
Nilufar KarimovaA presidential decision has set the timeframe for state registration of economic units: from October 15 to November 30, 2026. Legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, farms, the self-employed, and unregistered subjects are subject to registration. The data will be used only for statistical purposes, with results to be published by September 1, 2027.
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