Regions of Uzbekistan: population and official figures
Uzbekistan is divided into 14 regions. The largest by population is Samarkand Region with 4,379,800 people (11.5% of the total); the smallest is Syrdarya Region with 946,300. Figures come from the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan open database (SIAT). Karakalpakstan is the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Tashkent City is a separate first-level unit.
Who governs Uzbekistan's regions?
Regions (viloyat, 12), the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and Tashkent city: 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.
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All 14 regions, largest first
| # | Region | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samarkand Region | 4,379,800 | 2026 | +1.9% |
| 2 | Fergana Region | 4,223,000 | 2026 | +1.9% |
| 3 | Kashkadarya Region | 3,717,000 | 2026 | +2.1% |
| 4 | Andijan Region | 3,521,800 | 2026 | +1.8% |
| 5 | Namangan Region | 3,190,800 | 2026 | +1.9% |
| 6 | Tashkent City | 3,178,100 | 2026 | +2.1% |
| 7 | Tashkent Region | 3,160,700 | 2026 | +1.7% |
| 8 | Surkhandarya Region | 3,011,000 | 2026 | +2.2% |
| 9 | Bukhara Region | 2,107,000 | 2026 | +1.4% |
| 10 | Khorezm Region | 2,069,200 | 2026 | +1.8% |
| 11 | Karakalpakstan | 2,053,200 | 2026 | +1.2% |
| 12 | Jizzakh Region | 1,566,900 | 2026 | +1.9% |
| 13 | Navoi Region | 1,111,900 | 2026 | +1.6% |
| 14 | Syrdarya Region | 946,300 | 2026 | +1.7% |
Cities: the largest cities of Uzbekistan.
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Sources
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database): Permanent population, total (thousand people), by region and district, 2010-2026, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ef0a2bc0cc44…)
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