Uzbekistan
- Capital:
- Tashkent
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Central Asia, South Central Asia
- Abbreviation:
- UZB
37,724,223
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
37,724,223
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Uzbekistan's population is projected to be 73,548,800 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37,724,223 | 1.96% | 43 |
| 2025 | 37,053,428 | 1.98% | 43 |
| 2020 | 33,586,372 | 1.89% | 43 |
| 2019 | 32,964,701 | 1.83% | 43 |
| 2018 | 32,373,490 | 1.74% | 43 |
| 2017 | 31,819,178 | 1.71% | 43 |
| 2015 | 30,749,346 | 1.61% | 43 |
| 2010 | 28,385,506 | 1.49% | 43 |
| 2005 | 26,356,975 | 1.24% | 42 |
| 2000 | 24,787,054 | 1.58% | 39 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37,724,223 | 1.96% | 43 |
| 2032 | 41,442,241 | 1.55% | 41 |
| 2037 | 44,313,637 | 1.35% | 40 |
| 2042 | 47,240,036 | 1.29% | 40 |
| 2047 | 50,351,710 | 1.28% | 39 |
| 2052 | 53,423,249 | 1.19% | 39 |
| 2057 | 56,311,624 | 1.06% | 40 |
| 2062 | 58,972,440 | 0.93% | 38 |
| 2067 | 61,418,609 | 0.82% | 37 |
| 2072 | 63,733,357 | 0.74% | 38 |
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Tashkent has a metropolitan area population of 3,235,262, comprising 8.58%% of Uzbekistan's total population.
As of 2026, Uzbekistan has a total population of 37,724,223, ranking as the 43rd most populous nation in the world.
Uzbekistan has a net population change of approximately 1,811 people per day, driven by 2,449 births, 626 deaths, and net emigration of 12 people.
Uzbekistan represents 0.47% of the total global population and 0.75% of Asia's population.
Uzbekistan has a population density of 88.7 people per km² (approximately 229.7 per mi²), making it the 124th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 24.87% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Uzbekistan is Uzbek (83.8%) , followed by Tajik (4.8%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Uzbekistan, comprising 88% of the population.