Bekabad: population and official figures
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Bekabad: The average nominal wage in Bekabad was 4,628,912 soums in 2025, 6th lowest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site; the national average was 5,179,326 soums, so wages in Bekabad were 11% below the national average.
- Health in Bekabad: Bekabad had 250 doctors in 2025, 23.3 per 10,000 residents (429 residents for each doctor), 5th lowest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site.
What is the population of Bekabad?
Bekabad had a permanent population of 107,300 on 1 January 2026 (city boundary), 2nd smallest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site and 0.3% of the 38.24 million people of Uzbekistan.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyIs the population of Bekabad growing?
The permanent population of Bekabad grew from 95,800 on 1 January 2020 to 107,300 on 1 January 2026, a rise of 12.0% in six years; Uzbekistan as a whole grew 12.8%. By growth that is 9th slowest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyHow many people move to Bekabad each year?
In the year to 1 January 2026 the population of Bekabad rose by 1,200 people, 1.1% (Uzbekistan: 1.8%).
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyWho runs Bekabad?
In Uzbekistan, cities and towns are run by regions: Regional and Tashkent hokims appointed and dismissed by the President; councils of people's deputies directly elected for five years; Karakalpakstan has its own parliament and constitution. Regional budgets and development; hokim has 'sole authority' and personal responsibility.
How local power works in Uzbekistan
Cities of a similar size in Uzbekistan
- Kokand 319,600
- Karshi 306,300
- Bukhara 304,700
- Margilan 261,900
- Termez 213,000
- Jizzax 203,300
- Angren 188,300
- Chirchik 178,300
- Navoi 171,300
- Urgentch 157,900
- Shahrisabz 152,700
- Almalyk 151,000
- Kuvasay 104,800
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Sources
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Health data (SIAT): Number of beds in hospitals (thousand units), by region, district and city, 2010-2025, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5a09bc29ebe9…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Health data (SIAT): Number of doctors (people), by region, district and city, 2010-2025, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 59805fe78ecd…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction data (SIAT): Number of employed population (thousand people), by region, district and city, 2010-2025, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5d4f66eec133…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database): Permanent population, total (thousand people), by region, district and city, 2010-2026 (1 January of each year), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ef0a2bc0cc44…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction data (SIAT): Unemployment rate (%), by region, district and city, 2010-2025 (2025 preliminary), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a87992765a60…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database): Average nominal wages, annual (soums), by region, district and city, 2017-2025, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f7d731fe035a…)
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