MigrantoImmigrants in Uzbekistan
1.1M foreigners live in Uzbekistan — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Uzbekistan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 865767 |
| Ukraine | 122908 |
| Belarus | 26170 |
| Azerbaijan | 20079 |
| Kazakhstan | 13013 |
| Tajikistan | 11339 |
| Germany | 8491 |
| Armenia | 5789 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 4827 |
| Turkmenistan | 751 |
By region of origin
95% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Uzbekistan in numbers
Russians are the largest group by a wide margin
80% of all immigrants were born in Russia, while the next group accounts for just 11%.
Immigrant population in Uzbekistan over time
Foreigners living in Uzbekistan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1577433 |
| 1995 | 1433906 |
| 2000 | 1325101 |
| 2005 | 1247571 |
| 2010 | 1140101 |
| 2015 | 1094008 |
| 2020 | 1085715 |
| 2024 | 1079134 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Uzbekistan, by year
| Year | Russians | Ukrainians | Belarusians | Azerbaijanis | Kazakhs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1267201 | 180213 | 37057 | 23261 | 30344 |
| 1995 | 1161963 | 153360 | 33291 | 22987 | 25111 |
| 2000 | 1067247 | 131027 | 28456 | 22744 | 20868 |
| 2005 | 980674 | 132963 | 28636 | 22504 | 18166 |
| 2010 | 913652 | 129604 | 27674 | 21360 | 14700 |
| 2015 | 877690 | 124602 | 26532 | 20357 | 13194 |
| 2020 | 871047 | 123658 | 26330 | 20201 | 13092 |
| 2024 | 865767 | 122908 | 26170 | 20079 | 13013 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Uzbekistan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Uzbekistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Uzbekistan?
Around 1.1M immigrants live in Uzbekistan — the world's #56 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Uzbekistan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Uzbekistan — that's 1.1M out of a total population of 36.4M.
Where do most immigrants in Uzbekistan come from?
Most immigrants in Uzbekistan come from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus — these three countries account for about 94% of all immigrants.
How many Russians live in Uzbekistan?
Around 865.8K Russians live in Uzbekistan — about 80% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Uzbekistan growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Uzbekistan has changed from 1.1M to 1.1M, about 1%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Uzbekistan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Uzbekistan. Their children born in Uzbekistan are not included.
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