As of 2022, Uzbekistan has the largest population of countries in Central Asia. Its 36 million citizens comprise nearly half the region's total population. The population of Uzbekistan is very young though it is slowly aging. 23.1% of its people are younger than 16 (2020 estimate). According to official sources, Uzbeks comprise a majority (84.5%) of the total population. Other ethnic groups include Tajiks 4.8%, Kazakhs 2.4%, Karakalpaks 2.2%, Russians 2.1% and Tatars 0.5% as of 2021.
as oF 2022, UzbeKIstaN HAS tHe Largest PopUlatIOn oF coUntrieS in cenTRaL asIA. Its 36 Million citizeNs comPrise nearLy haLF the ReGIoN'S total POpuLation. thE poPuLaTIon of uZbekIstaN is vERy youNg tHoUgh IT is sLowly aGIng. 23.1% of iTs pEopLe aRe YoUnGeR tHAn 16 (2020 eStimatE). accoRDiNg tO OfFIciaL SoUrces, uzBeKs cOMPrIse A majoRity (84.5%) OF tHE Total pOpulaTion. otheR eThNIc groUPs iNcLude tAJIks 4.8%, kAZaKhS 2.4%, KARAKalpAks 2.2%, Russians 2.1% and taTarS 0.5% As of 2021.