Samarkand Leads in Population, Syrdarya at the Bottom

Askar Yakubov · 14:23, 05.11.2025 · Updated 16:36 · 3282 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — As of 1 October 2025, the permanent population of Uzbekistan totaled 38,069,116 people, according to the National Statistics Committee.

The largest number of residents is concentrated in Samarkand Region, with 4,360,070 people.

Following are Ferghana Region with 4,204,284 residents and Kashkadarya Region with 3,697,658. Andijan Region has 3,507,220 residents, the city of Tashkent — 3,164,030, Namangan Region — 3,177,070, and Tashkent Region — 3,148,569.

Surkhandarya Region has 2,994,070 residents, Bukhara Region — 2,099,069, Khorezm Region — 2,059,078, and the Republic of Karakalpakstan — 2,046,890.

The smallest populations are registered in Jizzakh Region (1,559,883), Navoi Region (1,108,595), and Syrdarya Region (942,630).

Permanent population by region:

Samarkand Region – 4,360,070
Ferghana Region – 4,204,284
Kashkadarya Region – 3,697,658
Andijan Region – 3,507,220
City of Tashkent – 3,164,030
Namangan Region – 3,177,070
Tashkent Region – 3,148,569
Surkhandarya Region – 2,994,070
Bukhara Region – 2,099,069
Khorezm Region – 2,059,078
Republic of Karakalpakstan – 2,046,890
Jizzakh Region – 1,559,883
Navoi Region – 1,108,595
Syrdarya Region – 942,630

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