MigrantoImmigrants in Uzbekistan
1.1M foreign-born residents — the #56 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Europe is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Uzbekistan.
Russia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Russia accounts for 80% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1577433 |
| 1995 | 1433906 |
| 2000 | 1325101 |
| 2005 | 1247571 |
| 2010 | 1140101 |
| 2015 | 1094008 |
| 2020 | 1085715 |
| 2024 | 1079134 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Russia | Ukraine | Belarus | Azerbaijan | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Uzbekistan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Uzbekistan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Uzbekistan?
Around 1.1M foreign-born residents live in Uzbekistan, making it the #56-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Uzbekistan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Uzbekistan has changed from 1.1M to 1.1M people, a change of about 1%.
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