Uzbekistan Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Uzbekistan's population growth was 2.05% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's population growth stood at 2.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.08pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.05% by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 52nd globally.
Uzbekistan’s population growth has moderated markedly since the early 1960s, when the rate peaked at 3.88 % in 1962, to a low of 1.22 % in 2001, before climbing again to 2.05 % in 2025, ranking it 52nd globally. Over the 65‑year span covered by the World Bank series, the average annual increase has fallen from the near‑four‑percent levels of the post‑war era to just above two percent today, reflecting declining fertility, urbanisation and the lingering effects of the 1990s economic transition. The 2025 figure is closely aligned with peer countries such as Israel (2.03 %) and Gabon (2.09 %), suggesting that Uzbekistan now follows a growth trajectory typical of middle‑income economies rather than the rapid expansion once seen in the Soviet period. Continued improvements in health care, education and labour‑market reforms could sustain the current pace, while a substantial rise in emigration or a slowdown in birth rates would likely reverse the modest upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.05% | +0.08pp | #52 |
| 2024 | 1.97% | −0.05pp | #165 |
| 2023 | 2.02% | +0.01pp | #163 |
| 2022 | 2.01% | +0.07pp | #165 |
| 2021 | 1.94% | +0.07pp | #168 |
| 2020 | 1.87% | +0.06pp | #156 |
| 2019 | 1.81% | +0.08pp | #151 |
| 2018 | 1.73% | +0.03pp | #144 |
| 2017 | 1.69% | −0.03pp | #144 |
| 2016 | 1.73% | −0.00pp | #146 |
| 2015 | 1.73% | +0.06pp | #139 |
| 2014 | 1.66% | +0.10pp | #140 |
| 2013 | 1.57% | +0.06pp | #131 |
| 2012 | 1.51% | −0.02pp | #131 |
| 2011 | 1.53% | −0.05pp | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's population growth was 2.05% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's population growth peaked at 3.88% in 1962.
The lowest population growth in Uzbekistan was 1.22% in 2001.
Uzbekistan ranks 52nd globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's population growth is projected to reach 2.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 2.05%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_population-growth,
title = {Uzbekistan Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}