Uzbekistan
🇺🇿 Central Asia · Republic of Uzbekistan
How Uzbekistan ranks globally
About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan (officially Republic of Uzbekistan) is a country in Central Asia, with Tashkent as its capital. It is home to roughly 37.05 million people, giving a population density of about 83 people per square kilometre. The country covers 447,400 km² of land and shares land borders with 5 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $147.04B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.740. The official currency is the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS), and the main languages are Russian, Uzbek.
Key indicators
💹 Economy
👥 People
🌍 Quality of Life
GDP over time
How Uzbekistan measures up
Did you know?
Uzbekistan is the 42nd most populous country in the world, with about 37.05 million people.
By land area it is the 56th-largest country in the world, covering 447,400 km².
It has the world's 60th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($147.04B).
Uzbekistan shares land borders with 5 countries.
It is classed by the UN as a country of high human development, with an HDI of 0.740.
Uzbekistan has a population density of about 83 people per square kilometre.
Quick quiz — do you know Uzbekistan?
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
Travel & practical
Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Neighbouring countries
More countries in Asia
Explore more: all countries · all comparisons