Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A total of 9.62 million people aged seven and older are enrolled in educational institutions across Uzbekistan, according to data presented at a press conference by the National Statistics Committee.
Men account for 4.95 million of those enrolled, or 51.5%, while women make up 4.67 million, or 48.5%.
Some 1.73 million people are studying at the country's higher education institutions. Women account for 49% of university students.