As of 1 October 2026, Uzbekistan’s permanent population reached 39,535,200 people. This represents an increase of 1.8 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the country’s National Statistics Committee.

The figures are based on the results of the population census conducted as of 15 January 2026. Between January and September this year, 638,600 babies were born in Uzbekistan. During the same period, the country’s population grew by 515,200 people, while 172,000 marriages were registered.

In terms of the distribution of the population, 21,523,800 people live in urban areas, accounting for 54.4 percent of the total. The rural population stands at 18,011,400, or 45.6 percent.

By gender, men account for 20,014,000 people (50.6 percent), while women make up 19,521,200 (49.4 percent).

Among the regions, Samarkand Region has the largest population, with approximately 4,462,800 residents. It is followed by Fergana Region with 4,293,000 people, Kashkadarya Region with 3,746,200 and Andijan Region with 3,574,400. The population of Tashkent Region stands at 3,799,100, while the capital city of Tashkent has 3,278,500 residents.