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Uzbekistan Population Pyramid 1981

Uzbekistan
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1981
Population: 16,035,032

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-5 -1   1981  +1 +5

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Summary

Uzbekistan in 1981

In 1981, Uzbekistan had a total population of 16,035,032 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 32.4%, up from 12,111,511 in 1971.

With a median age of 19.1 years, Uzbekistan had a youth dependency ratio of 73.1 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.2 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #42 of 201 by population Ranks #112 of 201 by median age Ranks #56 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Uzbekistan
Population
16,035,032
Median age
19.1
0-14 %
40.5%
65+ %
4.0%
Child dependency
73.1
Old-age dependency
7.2
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
52,210,755
Population 2100
74,350,006
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.5

The fertility rate of Uzbekistan was 3.50 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
50607080
19602023 · 72.4

Life expectancy at birth was 72.4 years in 2023: 75.4 for women and 69.5 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Uzbekistan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,079,134 immigrants live in Uzbekistan, 3.0% of the population.

Russian Federation865,767
Ukraine122,908
Belarus26,170
Azerbaijan20,079
Kazakhstan13,013
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,114,477 people born in Uzbekistan live in other countries.

Russian Federation778,041
Kazakhstan744,161
Ukraine226,478
Turkey128,061
Turkmenistan66,605
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Uzbekistan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Uzbekistan 16,035,033 19.1
Kazakhstan 15,323,082 23.2
Tajikistan 4,109,022 18.1
Kyrgyzstan 3,804,456 20.6
Turkmenistan 2,907,187 18.8
Frequently asked questions about Uzbekistan's population
How many people lived in Uzbekistan in 1981?
Uzbekistan had a population of 16,035,032 in 1981.
Is the population of Uzbekistan increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 32.4% from 1971, with a projected population of 52,210,755 in 2050.
What is the median age in Uzbekistan?
The median age in Uzbekistan is 19.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Uzbekistan?
In Uzbekistan, 40.5% of people are under 15 and 4.0% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Uzbekistan have?
Uzbekistan's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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