The number of citizens involved in sports in Uzbekistan has increased to a record level

In Uzbekistan, it has once again been confirmed that interest in a healthy lifestyle is growing every year. According to data from the National Statistics Committee, during January–August 2025, the level of physical activity among the country’s population has increased significantly, official sources reported.

According to the data, the share of men engaged in sports this year amounted to 71.9 percent. This figure is 0.2 percent higher compared to 2024. Among women, a positive trend is also observed — 64.1 percent of them have made regular physical exercise a habit.

The committee’s data show that over the past five years, the proportion of physically active people has steadily increased.
The statistics among men are as follows:

• 2021 — 66%
  2022 — 67.3%
  2023 — 68.8%
  2024 — 71.7%
  2025 — 71.9%

The figures among women also demonstrate stable growth:

• 2021 — 55.7%
  2022 — 57.3%
  2023 — 58.5%
  2024 — 63.7%
  2025 — 64.1%

According to officials, this growth is due not only to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle but also to the active development of new sports infrastructure in the regions. In recent years, the number of sports grounds, fitness centers, and outdoor gyms has increased in almost every district.