Why is this important
Migration flows reflect a country’s attractiveness for living and working. Even relatively small volumes of immigration indicate which countries and regions generate the main inflow. The concentration of newcomers in certain regions highlights key economic centers of attraction. This data is important for planning infrastructure, the labor market, and social policy.
What happened
- In 2025, 1,159 people moved to Uzbekistan for permanent residence.
- The main inflow of immigrants came from CIS countries.
- Most arrivals chose the capital and nearby regions as their place of residence.
Numbers and facts
- The total number of immigrants was 1,159: the largest share came from Russia — 39.9%, Kazakhstan — 20.3%, and Tajikistan — 10.3%.
- The structure also includes Kyrgyzstan (4.3%) and Turkmenistan (3.1%), while other countries account for 22.1%.
- By region, the main center of attraction was Tashkent — 698 people, followed by Tashkent region — 275 people, while 101 people moved to Karakalpakstan.
- Other regions received significantly fewer immigrants: Syrdarya region — 24 people, Fergana — 14, Jizzakh and Navoi — 12 each, Bukhara — 11, Khorezm — 7.
- Kashkadarya and Samarkand regions received 2 people each, while Namangan recorded 1 person.
Context
- The main inflow of migrants is concentrated in Tashkent and surrounding areas, confirming their role as the country’s economic center.
- For regions with lower figures, this signals the need to strengthen investment and social attractiveness.
- Businesses can take migration geography into account when planning projects and hiring staff.
- For the government, it is important to allocate resources considering population concentration and infrastructure нагрузка.
