Central Asia

Uzbekistan’s Population Nearly Doubles Since 1989 Census

By Dana Omirgazy  on 6 July 2026

ASTANA – Uzbekistan has published the preliminary results of its first population census in 37 years, showing that the country’s population has reached more than 39 million, according to the National Statistics Committee.    According to the preliminary census results, Uzbekistan’s population stands at 39,047,321, nearly double the figure recorded...