Tashkent Population 2026 capital

Tashkent has a population of 1,978,028, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Tashkent. Roughly 5.2% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan.

Location of Tashkent. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,978,028

Rank in Uzbekistan

Coordinates

41.26°N, 69.22°E

~424 m elevation · Asia/Tashkent

Other big cities in Tashkent

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Bektemir	31,400	#59

Cities near Tashkent

Bektemir31,400 people · ~12 km away
Yangiyŭl61,700 people · ~22 km away
Qibray27,750 people · ~25 km away
Tŭytepa51,400 people · ~29 km away
Chirchiq162,800 people · ~38 km away
Parkent60,200 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tashkent?

Tashkent has a population of 1,978,028 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Tashkent in?

Tashkent is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Is Tashkent the capital of Uzbekistan?

Yes, Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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