Uzbekistan
Country statistics · 1990–present
Uzbekistan at a Glance
Uzbekistan is home to 36.4 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,034, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 72.5 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 36.4 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.6 and a death rate of 6.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 19.5 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 710,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Uzbekistan is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $248 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,034 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.8% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 3.2% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 72.5 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $192 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 100.0% (2022), reflecting near-universal literacy. 89.5% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 81.9% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.