Uzbekistan Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Uzbekistan's urban population was 51.09% in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's urban population stood at 51.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.09% by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 153rd globally.
Uzbekistan’s urban population stood at 51.09% in 2025, ranking 153rd globally, according to World Bank data spanning 66 years from 1960. The share of urban dwellers has steadily increased from a historic low of 34.33% in 1960, reflecting long-term urbanization trends across the country. The highest level was reached in 2008, when urban residents accounted for 51.79% of the total population, slightly above the 2025 figure. Over recent decades, the pace of urban growth has slowed, with Uzbekistan’s current urbanization rate now comparable to that of Romania (51.98%) and Kosovo (51.63%), though surpassing Namibia’s 50.89%. Despite consistent increases since the mid-20th century, structural economic factors and government policies on rural development have modulated the shift toward cities. The trajectory of urban population growth in Uzbekistan may accelerate if industrial diversification and infrastructure investments in secondary cities intensify, potentially reigniting migration from rural areas.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 51.20% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 51.15% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 51.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.09% | +0.10% | #153 |
| 2024 | 51.00% | +0.00% | #65 |
| 2023 | 51.00% | +0.01% | #65 |
| 2022 | 50.98% | +0.06% | #66 |
| 2021 | 50.93% | +0.16% | #67 |
| 2020 | 50.77% | +0.18% | #67 |
| 2019 | 50.59% | +0.01% | #68 |
| 2018 | 50.58% | −0.10% | #68 |
| 2017 | 50.68% | +0.02% | #71 |
| 2016 | 50.66% | −0.00% | #73 |
| 2015 | 50.66% | −0.23% | #73 |
| 2014 | 50.89% | −0.24% | #77 |
| 2013 | 51.13% | −0.21% | #78 |
| 2012 | 51.34% | −0.00% | #79 |
| 2011 | 51.34% | +0.01% | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's urban population was 51.09% in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's urban population peaked at 51.79% in 2008.
The lowest urban population in Uzbekistan was 34.33% in 1960.
Uzbekistan ranks 153rd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's urban population is projected to reach 51.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 51.09%. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_urban-population,
title = {Uzbekistan Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}