Uzbekistan

A collective portrait of the country

This article examines the initial results of the 2026 population and agricultural census in Uzbekistan and their implications for clarifying the country's demographic, social, and agricultural picture and for further government planning.

A Collective Portrait of the Country

The Importance of Conducting a Census. A population census is one of the oldest instruments of public administration. People, land, households, and property were counted in ancient Egypt, China, Greek city-states, and Rome. At that time, population data was necessary for food distribution, tax collection, and military conscription. A modern census addresses a broader range of issues. It reflects population size, family composition, age structure, and so on.

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