Country profile · Europe & Central Asia

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Lower middle income. Capital Tashkent. Full World Bank, WHO, ILO & OECD indicator profile across 45 measures, with regional peers and rankings.

36.4 million
Population
$115 billion
GDP
$3,162
GDP / capita
72.4 years
Life expectancy
Europe & Central Asia Lower middle income Capital: Tashkent

Uzbekistan on the global income map

Uzbekistan (UZB) plotted alongside its largest economic peers on GDP per capita and the Human Development Index. Bubble area scales with population; color encodes income tier; gold rings mark OECD members.

Uzbekistan on the global income map Uzbekistan positioned on the GDP-per-capita / HDI plane against its largest economic peers. 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 $200 $1K $10K $100K GDP per capita (USD, log scale) Human Development Index (0–1) India — GDP/cap $2,695 · lower-middle income IND China — GDP/cap $13,303 · upper-middle income CHN United States — GDP/cap $84,534 · high income · OECD USA Indonesia — GDP/cap $4,925 · upper-middle income IDN Pakistan — GDP/cap $1,479 · lower-middle income Nigeria — GDP/cap $1,084 · low income Brazil — GDP/cap $10,311 · upper-middle income Bangladesh — GDP/cap $2,593 · lower-middle income Russian Federation — GDP/cap $14,889 · high income Ethiopia — GDP/cap $1,134 · low income Mexico — GDP/cap $14,186 · high income · OECD Japan — GDP/cap $32,487 · high income · OECD Egypt, Arab Rep. — GDP/cap $3,338 · lower-middle income Philippines — GDP/cap $3,985 · lower-middle income Congo, Dem. Rep. — GDP/cap $649 · low income Viet Nam — GDP/cap $4,717 · upper-middle income Iran, Islamic Rep. — GDP/cap $5,190 · upper-middle income Turkiye — GDP/cap $15,893 · high income · OECD Germany — GDP/cap $56,104 · high income · OECD Thailand — GDP/cap $7,347 · upper-middle income United Kingdom — GDP/cap $53,246 · high income · OECD Tanzania — GDP/cap $1,187 · lower-middle income France — GDP/cap $46,103 · high income · OECD South Africa — GDP/cap $6,267 · upper-middle income Italy — GDP/cap $40,385 · high income · OECD Kenya — GDP/cap $2,132 · lower-middle income Myanmar — GDP/cap $1,359 · lower-middle income Colombia — GDP/cap $7,919 · upper-middle income · OECD Korea, Rep. — GDP/cap $36,239 · high income · OECD Sudan — GDP/cap $985 · low income Uzbekistan — GDP/cap $3,162 · lower-middle income Income tier Low Lower-middle Upper-middle High OECD member

Indicators tracked

45

Across 8 topic areas

GDP per capita

$3,162

Latest WB report

Population

36.4 million

UN estimate

OECD member

No

Outside OECD harmonized stats

Population
36.4 million
GDP
$115 billion
GDP per Capita
$3,162
Life Expectancy
72.4 years

Overview

Uzbekistan has a population of 36.4 million, making it the 43rd-most populous country out of 217 tracked in Europe & Central Asia.

Its economy totals $115 billion — ranked 67th globally by total GDP. GDP per capita stands at $3,162, placing it in the Lower middle income category.

Life expectancy at birth is 72.4 years (ranked 130th globally), reflecting overall health outcomes as measured by the World Bank.

The capital is Tashkent.

👥 Demographics

Fertility Rate
3.5
2023
Population
36.4 million
2024
Population Ages 0-14
31.1%
2024
Population Ages 65+
5.9%
2024
Population Density
80.9/km²
2023
Population Growth Rate
2.0%
2024
Urban Population
51.0%
2024

💰 Economy

Foreign Direct Investment
$3 billion
2024
GDP (Current USD)
$115 billion
2024
GDP Growth Rate
6.5%
2024
GDP Per Capita (Current USD)
$3,161.7
2024
GNI Per Capita
$3,020
2024
Inflation (Consumer Prices)
9.6%
2024
Trade (% of GDP)
60.7%
2024
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
2024

🏥 Health

Health Expenditure (% of GDP)
6.7%
2023
Infant Mortality Rate
12.7 per 1,000
2023
Life Expectancy at Birth
72.4 years
2023
Maternal Mortality Ratio
26
2023
Physicians (per 1,000 people)
2.8 per 1,000
2021
Stunting Prevalence (under 5)
6.5
2021
Under-5 Mortality Rate
13.3 per 1,000
2023

📚 Education

Education Expenditure (% of GDP)
5.5%
2023
Literacy Rate (Adult)
100
2022
School Enrollment (Primary)
94.4
2024
School Enrollment (Secondary)
96.8
2024
School Enrollment (Tertiary)
56.5
2024
Youth Literacy Rate
100
2022

🌍 Environment

Electric Power Consumption
2,094 kWh
2022
Forest Area
8.5
2023
Freshwater Withdrawal
262.5
2022
Renewable Energy Consumption
1.0%
2021

🏗️ Infrastructure

Access to Clean Water
81.9%
2024
Access to Electricity
100.0%
2023
Access to Sanitation
74.6%
2024
Internet Users
89.0%
2023
Mobile Subscriptions
106.9
2023

⚖️ Social

Female Labor Participation
41.3
2024
GINI Index
34.6
2024
Intentional Homicides
1.4
2021
Male Labor Participation
74.2
2024
Net Migration
-7,066
2024
Poverty (< $2.15/day)
2.7%
2024

💼 Labor & Wages

Average Monthly Earnings
$351/mo
2022
PPP Conversion Factor (GDP)
3367.64
2024

🫀 Disease Burden

Key causes of death and disease risk in Uzbekistan. Source: WHO Global Health Observatory.

NCD Death Rate
725
per 100K · 2021
Premature NCD Risk
24.6%
dying 30–70 from NCD
Road Traffic Deaths
9.3
per 100K
Suicide Rate
48.9
per 100K
TB Deaths
1.60
per 100K
Maternal Mortality
26
per 100K births

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory. NCD mortality rate: 2021. Rates are age-standardized per 100,000 population. Premature NCD risk covers cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease.

⛏️ Mineral Production

Uzbekistan is among the world's top producers of 1 mineral. View all minerals →

Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024. Data year 2023.

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What the data says about Uzbekistan

Every figure on this profile is a single measurement drawn from an official international dataset, and each one carries assumptions worth understanding before drawing conclusions. Income and output are reported at market exchange rates in current dollars, so they move with currency swings as well as real growth, and national averages can hide wide gaps between regions and households. Health and demographic measures are period estimates compiled from vital registration, surveys, and statistical models, and their reporting year often lags the present by one to three years. Reading several indicators together, rather than fixating on a single headline number, is what turns a row of statistics into a grounded picture of how people in this country actually live, work, and age.

Uzbekistan sits in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 36.4 million, placing it 43rd out of 217 countries by headcount. Its capital, Tashkent, anchors a Lower middle income economy with total GDP of $115 billion — ranked 67th globally — and GDP per capita of $3,162. This combination of demographic scale and economic output shapes everything from household purchasing power and domestic market depth to the country's weight in regional trade flows and international development programmes.

Life expectancy at birth in Uzbekistan is 72.4 years, ranking 130th worldwide and offering a summary read on healthcare access, nutrition, sanitation, and long-run living standards. The World Bank's World Development Indicators, combined with the WHO Global Health Observatory and ILO ILOSTAT wage statistics, expose 45 data points across 8 thematic areas — from fertility and urbanisation to CO₂ emissions, school enrolment, and labour-force participation. Reading these indicators together, rather than in isolation, is what turns headline numbers into a grounded portrait of how people actually live.

Use the indicator tables below to track trajectories over time, jump to Uzbekistan's placement on specific rankings such as GDP, population density, or life expectancy, and open the side-by-side Compare view to benchmark against peers inside Europe & Central Asia or across income groups. Because all figures come from official, CC BY 4.0-licensed datasets with clear vintages, you can cite them directly in research or journalism. Where a field reads "N/A", the upstream agency has not yet released that value for Uzbekistan — we never fabricate estimates or carry forward stale values, so missing points stay visible rather than quietly filled in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data for Uzbekistan come from?

Data for Uzbekistan is sourced from the World Bank Open Data catalog, WHO Global Health Observatory, and ILO ILOSTAT (for average wages and working hours). These are official, publicly available datasets.

How current is the data for Uzbekistan?

Data availability varies by indicator. Most recent data points range from 2020 to 2024, depending on the indicator and reporting frequency. World Bank indicators are updated annually, while WHO disease burden data follows the Global Burden of Disease study schedule.

Can I compare Uzbekistan with other countries?

Yes. Use the Compare feature to see a side-by-side comparison of Uzbekistan with any other country across all available indicators. You can also explore rankings to see where Uzbekistan stands globally on specific measures like GDP, population, or life expectancy.

What does GDP per capita tell us about Uzbekistan?

GDP per capita divides Uzbekistan's total economic output by its population, giving an approximate measure of average economic productivity per person. It is reported in current US dollars. For fairer cross-country comparisons, purchasing power parity (PPP) adjustments account for differences in the cost of goods and services.

How does Uzbekistan's life expectancy compare to the global average?

Life expectancy at birth for Uzbekistan is 72.4 years, ranking 130th out of 217 countries tracked. The global average is approximately 73 years. Life expectancy reflects healthcare quality, nutrition, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions.

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Source: World Bank Open Data, Source: WHO Global Health Observatory, Source: ILO ILOSTAT. World Bank and ILO data licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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