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People and Society of Uzbekistan

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Uzbekistan.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Uzbekistani
Ethnic Groups
Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5%
Population
35,846,648
Population in Major Urban Areas
TASHKENT (capital) 2.227 million

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Medical care in Uzbekistan is below Western standards, with severe shortages of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. A large percentage of medication sold in local pharmacies is known to be counterfeit. Elderly travelers and those with pre-existing health problems may be at particular risk due to inadequate medical facilities. Most resident U.S. citizens travel to North America or Western Europe for their medical needs. The Consular Section of the U.S.