Uzbekistan’s permanent population reached 39.54 million as of 1 October 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee. The figure represents an increase of 692,200 people, or 1.8 per cent, compared with the same date in 2025.
Samarkand Region recorded the largest population, with 4.46 million residents. Fergana Region ranked second with 4.29 million people, followed by Tashkent Region, whose population stood at 3.8 million.
The capital, Tashkent, had a population of 3.28 million as of 1 October 2026, as reported by Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.
The latest figures highlight continued population growth across Uzbekistan. The country has also published preliminary results from its population census, providing further data on demographic trends and the distribution of residents nationwide.