What is the population of Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has a population of over 31 million inhabitants. 80% of the population is concentrated in the fertile plains of the eastern part of the country, while the Karakalpakstan province remains very sparsely populated.
Total population and distribution
Uzbekistan has more than 31 million inhabitants, making it the most populated country in Central Asia. This population is distributed very unevenly across the territory.
Geographic concentration
80% of the population is concentrated in the fertile plains of the eastern part of the country, notably in the Fergana, Amu Darya and Syr Darya valleys. These regions benefit from favorable conditions for agriculture and urbanization.
Conversely, the Karakalpakstan province, located in the west, remains very sparsely populated due to its difficult geographic conditions and the ecological disaster of the Aral Sea.
Main cities
- Tashkent : the capital, major economic center
- Samarkand : tourist and historic hub
- Bukhara : museum-city with preserved heritage
- Khiva : former caravan city