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Uzbekistani Scorecard

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Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation with a rich history along the Silk Road, characterized by ancient cities, vast deserts, and a vibrant cultural heritage that spans millennia. It has a population of 35.7 million, a population growth rate of 2.02%, and a median age of 26.91 years.

Its history includes the rise of great cities such as Samarkand and Bukhara under Timurid and other dynasties, which have left an enduring mark on art and architecture.

Today, Uzbekistan is undergoing economic and social reform while striving to preserve its historical legacy and promote its traditional crafts and cultural festivals.

Its capital city is Tashkent.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Uzbekistan improved by 7.9% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Uzbekistan worsened by 0.6% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Uzbekistan improved by 3.3% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Uzbekistan worsened by 6.5% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Uzbekistan improved by 11.6% from 2003 to 2022

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Uzbekistan improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Uzbekistan improved by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Uzbekistan improved by 1.4% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Uzbekistan improved by 2.8% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Uzbekistan improved by 2.9% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Uzbekistan improved by 0.8% from 2021 to 2022

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Insufficient data to determine improvement.

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Uzbekistan improved by 6.5% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Uzbekistan worsened by 6.6% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Uzbekistan worsened by 5.2% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Uzbekistan improved by 14.0% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Uzbekistan improved by 25.0% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Uzbekistan improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Uzbekistan improved by 1.6% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Uzbekistan improved by 2.2% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Uzbekistan improved by 6.4% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption showed no change from 2020 to 2021