8.5% of Uzbek families now have four or more children

From January to May 2025, Uzbekistan recorded a noticeable increase in the number of families raising four or more children, according to upl.uz, citing the State Statistics Committee.

The share of such households has reached 8.5%.

Here’s the breakdown by year:

• 2010 — 7.6%
• 2015 — 7.9%
• 2020 — 7.2%
• 2024 — 7.3%
• 2025 (Jan–May) — 8.5%

This trend reflects ongoing demographic growth and the government's support for large families.