As of October 1 of the current year, the permanent population of the Republic of Uzbekistan reached 39,535,225 people, according to the official figures released by the National Committee on Statistics. The data indicates a steady demographic expansion across the country compared to the same period in the previous year.

The overall population grew by 692,200 individuals, representing an annual growth rate of 1.8 percent. Analysts point out that this continuous demographic rise presents ongoing challenges for regional infrastructure, public services, and the domestic employment market.

In terms of regional distribution, Samarkand Region maintains the highest population count with 4,462,783 residents. Fergana Region follows closely with 4,293,001 people, while Tashkent Region registers 3,799,043 inhabitants, forming the primary demographic centers of the nation.

Furthermore, Kashkadarya Region recorded 3,746,228 citizens, Andijan Region accounts for 3,574,464 residents, and the capital city of Tashkent houses 3,278,512 people. Namangan Region and Surkhandarya Region reported populations of 3,190,767 and 3,030,030 respectively.

Meanwhile, other regions showed varying degrees of population figures: the Republic of Karakalpakstan stands at 2,166,044, Khorezm Region at 2,162,068, and Bukhara Region at 2,125,129. The regions with the smallest population sizes remain Jizzakh (1,545,176), Navoi (1,196,559), and Syrdarya (965,421) regions.

Source: uznews.uz