Number of marriages in Uzbekistan continues gradual decline

According to data from the National Statistics Committee, 177,000 marriages were registered by civil registry offices across the country between January and September 2025. Of these, 91,200 were recorded in urban areas and 85,800 in rural areas.

The number of marriages registered over the same nine-month period in previous years was as follows:

• 2021 – 206,800
• 2022 – 197,000
• 2023 – 184,500
• 2024 – 179,400
• 2025 – 177,000

Demographic indicators

As of 1 October 2025, Uzbekistan’s population reached 38.069 million. Women make up 49.6% (18.897 million), while men account for 50.4% (19.173 million) of the total population.

The urban population stands at 19.4 million, while 18.7 million people live in rural areas. During the reporting period, 177,000 marriages were registered, while 35,400 divorces were recorded.

In terms of external migration, 1,133 people moved to Uzbekistan, and 7,585 left the country.

Earlier, during a videoconference chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it was reported that nearly 32,000 families had divorced since the beginning of 2025. Around 16,000 parents have been avoiding alimony payments, and cases have been observed where individuals left their families and children burdened with loan debts.

The meeting emphasized the importance of promoting the advantages of marriage contracts to help prevent both parties – especially children – from falling into financial hardship after divorce.