MigrantoUzbek Diaspora
2.1M Uzbeks live abroad — the #35 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 83% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 778041 |
| Kazakhstan | 744161 |
| Ukraine | 226478 |
| Turkey | 128061 |
| Turkmenistan | 66605 |
| South Korea | 59361 |
| Israel | 24744 |
| Belarus | 14400 |
| Greece | 8986 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 8752 |
| Azerbaijan | 8122 |
| Canada | 7652 |
| Tajikistan | 7583 |
| Japan | 6912 |
| Italy | 2832 |
| Australia | 2546 |
| Czech Republic | 2510 |
| Latvia | 2366 |
| Libya | 2243 |
| China | 1611 |
| Bulgaria | 1272 |
| Portugal | 1132 |
| Estonia | 1117 |
| Poland | 1108 |
| Lithuania | 852 |
| Armenia | 789 |
| Georgia | 786 |
| Norway | 734 |
| Chile | 592 |
| Denmark | 484 |
| Finland | 450 |
| Moldova | 358 |
| Hungary | 201 |
| Afghanistan | 149 |
| Luxembourg | 137 |
| Malta | 97 |
| Slovenia | 88 |
| Cyprus | 74 |
| Slovakia | 64 |
| Iceland | 20 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
| Liechtenstein | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Guinea | 0 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 49%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Uzbekistan.
Turkey is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Turkey has increased by 290% since 2015, rising from 32.9K to 128.1K in 9 years.
Russia is the primary destination for emigrants
Russia attracts 37% of all emigrants from Uzbekistan, while the second-largest destination receives just 35%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 61% to 37%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
6 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: South Korea, Japan, Australia — South Korea rose from outside the top 20 to rank #6.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1449406 |
| 1995 | 1655021 |
| 2000 | 1813688 |
| 2005 | 1946322 |
| 2010 | 2073283 |
| 2015 | 2061736 |
| 2020 | 2092741 |
| 2024 | 2114480 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Russia | Kazakhstan | Ukraine | Turkey | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 890893 | 164039 | 131997 | 7909 | 110271 |
| 1995 | 918869 | 284732 | 190478 | 7909 | 87778 |
| 2000 | 913322 | 439439 | 251285 | 7909 | 71162 |
| 2005 | 1030041 | 491694 | 229608 | 15094 | 70180 |
| 2010 | 1100803 | 550703 | 219081 | 22748 | 67903 |
| 2015 | 987806 | 616254 | 219814 | 32875 | 67505 |
| 2020 | 871154 | 689957 | 223491 | 75318 | 67003 |
| 2024 | 778041 | 744161 | 226478 | 128061 | 66605 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Uzbekistan as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Uzbekistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Uzbeks move to?
Most Uzbeks have moved to Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine — these three countries account for about 83% of all Uzbeks living abroad.
How many Uzbeks live abroad?
Around 2.1M Uzbeks live abroad, making it the #35-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Uzbekistan lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of Uzbekistan lives abroad — that's 2.1M out of a total population of 36.4M.
How has emigration from Uzbekistan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Uzbekistan has changed from 2.1M to 2.1M people, a change of about 3%.
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