Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 37.1 million people (UN estimate), the 43rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1992Population: 43rd
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Region
Central Asia, Asia
Population
about 37.1 million (43rd)
Area
448,969 km² (54th)
UN member since
March 2, 1992
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Uzbekistan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 37.1 million, the 43rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 448,969 km², the 54th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 83.
Joining the United Nations
Uzbekistan joined the United Nations on March 2, 1992.
That was 36 years after Japan joined in 1956.
8 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Uzbekistan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Uzbekistan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Uzbekistan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 5 UN member states in Central Asia. The one with the most people is Uzbekistan.