55.7% of Uzbekistan's Population Is of Working Age

Askar Yakubov · 16:00, 13.11.2026 · Updated 00:19 · 2 views

55.7% of Uzbekistan's Population Is of Working Age / Photo: UzDaily.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A total of 21.74 million people in Uzbekistan, or 55.7% of the population, are of working age, according to figures presented at a press conference by the National Statistics Committee.

The population and agricultural census found that 12.52 million people, or 32% of the population, are below working age.

Another 4.79 million people, representing 12.3% of the population, are above working age.

The working-age group therefore accounts for a larger share of the population than the two other age groups.

Askar Yakubov

Askar Yakubov is a professional photojournalist with extensive experience in news and reportage photography. He specializes in fast-paced coverage of social, political, cultural, international, business, and community events, with a sharp eye for capturing expressive shots and conveying the atmosphere of an event under tight time constraints. His skill set spans reportage, portrait, and documentary photography, along with image editing and color correction, and preparing photo materials for media and digital platforms. He is known for his professionalism, adherence to editorial standards, and ability to work both independently and as part of a shooting team.