Uzbekistan: official statistics and sources
14 official bodies for Uzbekistan, from National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Special information portal for state procurement, with key figures from the World Bank and IMF. Official language: Uzbek. Capital: Tashkent.
Who holds power in Uzbekistan
- Head of state: Shavkat Mirziyoyev (President of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
- Head of government: Abdulla Aripov (Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
- Foreign minister: Bakhtiyor Saidov (Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service list, dated 15 October 2026. All world leaders.
Unitary presidential republic (with the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan). How local power works in Uzbekistan: 3 tiers of government below the nation, who is elected and who they answer to.
Part of level 6 of the 10 levels of power.
Government, regions and cities
- Government and power in Uzbekistan: leaders, governance scores, women in parliament, spending and the bodies that hold power to account
- All 14 regions: Samarkand Region, Fergana Region, Kashkadarya Region, Andijan Region, Namangan Region…
- The 20 largest cities: Tashkent, Namangan, Samarkand, Andizhan, Nukus
Key figures
What the figures show
The World Bank puts Uzbekistan's population at 37.1 million in 2025, up from 30.7 million in 2015. It ranks 9th of 52 in the World Bank's Europe and Central Asia region and 42nd of 193 worldwide.
GDP for 2025 was $147.0 billion at current dollar prices, according to the World Bank. Divided by population it comes to $3,968, where the middle country in the region has $28,420.
Output rose 7.7% after inflation in 2025 (World Bank). The IMF's October 2026 outlook projects 7.8% for 2026.
For 2025 as a whole the World Bank records 8.8%. IMF projections put 2026 at 6.9%.
Unemployment stood at 4.6% in 2025 on the ILO's modelled estimate, which can differ from the national survey.
Government debt was 28.6% of GDP in 2025, the IMF estimates, heading to 27.6% in 2026. The regional median is 46.9%.
A baby born in 2024 could expect to live 72.5 years.
- Annual inflation since 2015: highest 17.5% (2018), lowest 8.1% (2016).
- Debt ratio 2015: 5.9%; 2025: 28.6%.
- GDP per person in dollars, 2015 to 2025: +25%.
Figures checked 2026-10-13; how they are compiled.
Official sources in Uzbekistan
Statistics office prices, jobs, people, output
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Milliy statistika qo'mitasi)
Official statistics on GDP, prices, industry, foreign trade and population.
Central bank interest rates and money
- Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Markaziy banki)
The policy rate, official exchange rates, monetary policy reports and banking statistics.
Parliament debates, votes, bills
- Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Oliy Majlis Qonunchilik palatasi)
Draft laws, adopted legislation and the list of deputies.
- Senate of the Oliy Majlis (Oliy Majlis Senati)
Laws considered by the Senate, session information and senator profiles.
Government
- Government Portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Hukumat portali)
Government decisions, ministry information and official news.
- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Prezidenti)
Presidential decrees, resolutions and statements.
Laws and the official gazette the text of laws
- National Database of Legislation (Lex.uz) (Qonunchilik ma'lumotlari milliy bazasi)
The official database of Uzbek legislation and normative legal acts.
Public audit how public money was spent
- Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Hisob palatasi)
Audit reports on the state budget and public bodies.
Courts judgments
- Publication of court documents online (Суд ҳужжатларини интернет тармоғида чоп этиш)
Published court decisions of Uzbek courts. Not in English.
Elections results and rules
- Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Markaziy saylov komissiyasi)
Election results, candidate registration and commission decisions.
Regulators
- Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee (Raqobatni rivojlantirish va iste'molchilar huquqlarini himoya qilish qo'mitasi)
Competition decisions, merger reviews and consumer protection information.
Ombudsman
- Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis for Human Rights (Ombudsman) (Oliy Majlisning Inson huquqlari bo'yicha vakili)
Annual reports on human rights and handling of complaints.
Public registers companies, land, charities
- Business registration portal (Business Registration FrontOffice)
Online state registration of businesses in Uzbekistan. Not in English.
Public contracts government tenders and awards
- Special information portal for state procurement (Davlat xaridlari maxsus axborot portali)
State procurement announcements, tenders and results. Not in English.
Freedom of information in Uzbekistan
Earlier laws on guarantees and freedom of access to information (1997) and on principles and guarantees of freedom of information (2002) also apply.
What Uzbekistan does not have
- No online land register could be confirmed: kadastr.uz could not be reached today (connection reset).
- No public register of asset declarations exists.
Also: World Bank country data · IMF country page · UN Sustainable Development Goals country profile · IPU Parline parliament profile.
Uzbekistan by subject
- Economy GDP, growth, trade and investment
- Jobs and pay unemployment, jobs and work
- Cost of living inflation, poverty and inequality
- Public finances debt, deficit, tax and spending
- Health and care life expectancy, doctors and spending
- Housing homes, cities, water and power
- Crime and justice murder rate, courts and crime
- Immigration migrants, refugees and remittances
- Education schools, universities and literacy
- Environment emissions, air, forests and water
Power in Uzbekistan, from local government up to the G20
The global bodies above national governments, and the levels of power inside Uzbekistan. How the ten levels work.
Level 3: Local councils
- Cities of Uzbekistan the largest cities, with their figures
- Local government in Uzbekistan how councils, regions and municipalities work
Level 5: Devolved and state governments
- Regions of Uzbekistan 14 regions, states or provinces
Level 6: National government
- Uzbekistan: national government this page
- Government and power in Uzbekistan who leads, the parliament and the courts
- World leaders every country's head of state and government
Level 10: G7, G20, Davos and global forums
Common questions
What is the population of Uzbekistan?
37.1 million (2025, World Bank). National figures: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
What is the inflation rate in Uzbekistan?
8.8% (2025, World Bank). Official index: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
What is Uzbekistan's GDP?
$147.0 billion (2025, World Bank).
How much government debt does Uzbekistan have?
28.6% of GDP (2025, International Monetary Fund).
Who publishes official statistics in Uzbekistan?
National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Milliy statistika qo'mitasi): https://stat.uz/en/
Is there a freedom of information law in Uzbekistan?
Law No. ZRU-369 of 5 May 2014 "On Openness of the Activities of Public Authorities and Administration" (2014).
What is the central bank of Uzbekistan?
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Respublikasi Markaziy banki): https://cbu.uz/en/
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