At the beginning of January 2024, the permanent population of Uzbekistan reached 36.7 mn people, which is 2.2%more than in 2022, the Statistics Agency reported.
Yearly increase
According to the Statistics Agency, during the year the population of the republic increased by 774,800 people. This aligns with the data from Worldometer, which estimated the population of Uzbekistan at the start of 2024 to be 35.4mn. The increase in population signifies a steady growth rate for the country.
Monthly and daily growth
The monthly increase averaged 64,600 people, while the daily increase was 2,100. This consistent growth can be attributed to various factors including improved healthcare, lower mortality rates, and a relatively high fertility rate.
Global context
Uzbekistan’s population is equivalent to 0.44% of the total world population. The country ranks 43rd in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.
Population Density
The population density in Uzbekistan is 83 per km squared. The total land area is 425,400 km squared.
Urban population
49.5% of the population is urban, indicating a balanced distribution between urban and rural areas.
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