Uzbekistan Population
Europe & Central Asia · 42nd most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
37,926,670
The population of Uzbekistan is about 37,926,670 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 37.7 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.46% of the world's people.
Uzbekistan is the 42nd most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 1.81% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 52.2 million. That is 4.6 times its 1960 population of 8.2 million. Population density is 86 people per square kilometre. 51% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
37.7 million
Yearly change
+1.81%
World rank
42nd
Share of world
0.46%
Density
86/km²
Land area
438,510 km²
Life expectancy
72.5 yrs
Births per woman
3.49
GDP per capita
$3,968
GDP
$147.0B
Population of Uzbekistan, 1960–2050
Uzbekistan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,209,109 | — | 19 |
| 1970 | 11,762,638 | +3.15% | 27 |
| 1980 | 15,619,936 | +2.66% | 36 |
| 1990 | 20,464,956 | +2.44% | 47 |
| 2000 | 24,787,054 | +1.27% | 57 |
| 2010 | 28,385,506 | +1.60% | 65 |
| 2020 | 33,586,372 | +1.89% | 77 |
| 2024 | 36,361,859 | +1.99% | 83 |
| 2026proj. | 37,724,223 | +1.81% | 86 |
| 2030proj. | 40,248,241 | +1.55% | 92 |
| 2040proj. | 46,044,152 | +1.28% | 105 |
| 2050proj. | 52,210,755 | +1.19% | 119 |
Uzbekistan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.7 times as many people as Uzbekistan. Bangladesh is 15.9 times more densely populated.
Uzbekistan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Uzbekistan in 2026?
About 37,724,223 (37.7 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Uzbekistan's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.81% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Uzbekistan?
About 86 people per km², with a land area of 438,510 km².
What will the population of Uzbekistan be in 2050?
About 52.2 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
Tashkent.
What is the life expectancy in Uzbekistan?
72.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.