Uzbekistan to conduct a population census in 2022

The draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on measures to prepare for and conduct the population census in the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2022 has been announced.

The followings have been noted:

• The population census in the Republic of Uzbekistan will be conducted between November 1 and 25, 2022;

• The pilot census in the Republic of Uzbekistan will be conducted between November 1 and 25, 2021, in the Yukori Chirchik district of the Tashkent region and the Yashnabad district of the Tashkent city.

Based on the results of the pilot census, if necessary, appropriate amendments and additions will be made to the regulatory documents on population registration.

The heads of the relevant ministries and departments, as well as local authorities, are personally responsible for the timely, complete and quality implementation of the measures set out in the roadmap.

Territorial commissions under the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city khokimiyats to assist in conducting the population census in the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2022:

- will ensure the timely and quality implementation of measures related to the preparation and conduct of the population census in 2021 (as a test) and in 2022;

- will make proposals to the Republican Commission on early registration of the population living in mountainous areas of the country until March 1, 2022.

The State Committee for Land Resources, Geodesy, Cartography and State Cadastre together with the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city khokimiyats in the prescribed manner will provide the necessary cartographic materials (schematic plans and maps of urban and rural settlements) for conducting population census in 2021 (on a trial basis) and in 2022.