Bukhara: population and official figures
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Bukhara: The average nominal wage in Bukhara was 5,070,552 soums in 2025, 10th highest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site; the national average was 5,179,326 soums, so wages in Bukhara were 2% below the national average.
- Health in Bukhara: Bukhara had 3,533 doctors in 2025, 116.0 per 10,000 residents (86 residents for each doctor), 2nd highest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site.
What is the population of Bukhara?
Bukhara had a permanent population of 304,700 on 1 January 2026 (city boundary), 9th largest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site and 0.8% 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 Bukhara growing?
The permanent population of Bukhara grew from 280,200 on 1 January 2020 to 304,700 on 1 January 2026, a rise of 8.7% in six years; Uzbekistan as a whole grew 12.8%. By growth that is 2nd 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 Bukhara each year?
In the year to 1 January 2026 the population of Bukhara rose by 4,500 people, 1.5% (Uzbekistan: 1.8%).
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyWho runs Bukhara?
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
- Tashkent 3,178,100
- Namangan 728,000
- Samarkand 605,800
- Andizhan 503,500
- Nukus 349,400
- Fergana 335,100
- Kokand 319,600
- Karshi 306,300
- Margilan 261,900
- Termez 213,000
- Jizzax 203,300
- Angren 188,300
- Chirchik 178,300
- Navoi 171,300
- Urgentch 157,900
- Shahrisabz 152,700
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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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