Uzbekistan loses two-thirds of its newspapers since 2010.
The number of newspapers published in Uzbekistan has declined almost threefold since 2010, according to the National Statistics Committee..
Uzbekistan has seen a significant reduction in its newspapers, losing two-thirds of them since 2010. The National Statistics Committee reports that the number of newspapers in the country has nearly tripled in decline over the past decade.
As of January 1, 2026, there are 219 newspapers still in circulation, with a total annual circulation of 30.2 million copies.
Recent official statistics reveal that this decline has intensified in the last few years. In 2010, Uzbekistan had 649 newspapers, but by 2015, that number had decreased to 620, a drop of 29 publications.
By the end of 2020, the total had further decreased to 366, indicating that 254 newspapers had shut down in the subsequent five years.
In summary, the total number of printed newspapers in Uzbekistan has diminished by approximately threefold since 2010.