Final census results in Uzbekistan show that for every 1,000 residents aged 15 and older, 120 people have higher or postgraduate education, the National Committee on Statistics reported. In total, 3.3 million people, or 12% of the population aged 15 and older, hold higher or postgraduate education. The figures are significant for assessing the country’s educational capacity, workforce planning, and the design of future education policy.
Key Takeaways: 3.3 million people, or 12%, have higher or postgraduate education; 9.7 million, or 35.8%, have secondary specialized and professional education; and 11.6 million, or 42.8%, have general secondary education. For every 1,000 residents aged 15 and older, 120 have higher education, 358 have secondary specialized and professional education, and 428 have general secondary education.
The data provide a broad picture of educational attainment in Uzbekistan and reflect longer-term changes in access to higher, vocational, and general education. In recent years, official attention has focused on expanding higher education, strengthening professional training, and improving the quality of specialists prepared for the labor market. Census results are treated as an official evidence base for government agencies, universities, researchers, and international partners assessing demographic and educational trends.
According to the committee, 9.6 million people aged 7 and older are enrolled in educational organizations. Of them, 4.9 million, or 51.5%, are men, while 4.6 million, or 48.5%, are women. Higher education institutions enroll 1.7 million students, 49% of whom are women. These figures help assess enrollment coverage, gender balance, and access at different levels of the education system.
For policymakers, the statistics can inform decisions on university admissions, vocational training programs, and efforts to match graduate skills with labor-market demand. The ratio of 120 people with higher education per 1,000 residents aged 15 and older points to existing human capital while highlighting the need for further improvements in access and quality. The large share of secondary specialized and professional education underscores the importance of practical skills for the economy.
Further detailed data are expected to be released by region, sector, and age group, allowing for deeper analysis of educational attainment and employment needs. The final census results are likely to guide updates to education strategy, planning of educational infrastructure, and support measures for young people. They will remain an important reference point for monitoring progress in Uzbekistan’s education sector.
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