Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Statistics Agency has released preliminary data on the bird population in Uzbekistan as of 1 January 2025.

According to the information, the total bird population in the country reached 106.6 million heads, which is a 3.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Tashkent Region leads in bird population with 17.7 million heads, followed by Samarkand Region with 15.5 million, and Andijan Region with 11 million.

Distribution of bird population by region:

Tashkent Region – 17.7 million heads

Samarkand Region – 15.5 million heads

Andijan Region – 11 million heads

Fergana Region – 8.9 million heads

Bukhara Region – 8.2 million heads

Namangan Region – 7.3 million heads

Khorezm Region – 7.2 million heads

Kashkadarya Region – 6.9 million heads

Surkhandarya Region – 5.5 million heads

Republic of Karakalpakstan – 5.4 million heads

Syrdarya Region – 5.1 million heads

Jizzakh Region – 4 million heads

Navoi Region – 3.6 million heads

The growth in bird population is linked to the development of poultry farming and increased production of meat and eggs. The government is actively supporting farmers by providing subsidies and concessional loans to develop the sector.

Experts predict further growth in the bird population in Uzbekistan thanks to the implementation of modern technologies and increased investments in agriculture.