Education in Tashkent City, Uzbekistan: official figures
Tashkent City had 562,053 pupils in general (secondary) schools in 2025, the 7th highest of 14 among the regions. That is 8.2% of the 6,870,545 pupils in Uzbekistan.
Is the number of school pupils in Tashkent City growing?
The number of pupils in Tashkent City rose from 344,463 in 2015 to 562,053 in 2025, a rise of 63.2%. Nationally the number rose 47.1%.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyHow many more pupils are there in schools in Tashkent City than in 2020?
Between 2020 and 2025 the number of school pupils in Tashkent City changed by +17.5%, from 478,253 to 562,053, against +9.3% nationally.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyHow Tashkent City compares with other cities
School pupils per 1,000 residents (2025) (2025)
Tashkent City ranks 9 of 14, highest first. Pupils in general (secondary) schools divided by the permanent population, both 2025.
| Rank | Region | School pupils per 1,000 residents (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Karakalpakstan | 185 |
| 7 | Andijan Region | 183 |
| 8 | Namangan Region | 182 |
| 9 | Tashkent City | 181 |
| 10 | Navoi Region | 179 |
| 11 | Syrdarya Region | 177 |
| 12 | Fergana Region | 177 |
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Sources
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database): Number of students in secondary (general education) schools, total, by region, 2010-2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7dd2f0f619ca…)
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