Termez: population and official figures
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Termez: The average nominal wage in Termez was 5,403,903 soums in 2025, 7th highest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site; the national average was 5,179,326 soums, so wages in Termez were 4% above the national average.
- Health in Termez: Termez had 1,713 doctors in 2025, 80.4 per 10,000 residents (124 residents for each doctor), 7th highest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site.
What is the population of Termez?
Termez (also written Termiz) had a permanent population of 213,000 on 1 January 2026 (city boundary), 10th smallest of 20 Uzbek cities on this site and 0.6% 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 Termez growing?
The permanent population of Termez grew from 179,600 on 1 January 2020 to 213,000 on 1 January 2026, a rise of 18.6% in six years; Uzbekistan as a whole grew 12.8%. By growth that is 4th fastest 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 Termez each year?
In the year to 1 January 2026 the population of Termez rose by 5,700 people, 2.7% (Uzbekistan: 1.8%).
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyWho runs Termez?
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
- Bukhara 304,700
- Margilan 261,900
- 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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