Census questions and answers
When will the population and agricultural census be conducted?
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The population and agricultural census will be conducted from January 15 to February 28, 2026.
What is the duration of the registration?
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The duration of the registration is 45 days.
Who fills out the registration form?
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The forms of the census sheet are filled out by the census staff based on the words of the respondents.
Why is a stationary section needed?
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For respondents who do not wish to register at their place of residence, registration questionnaires are filled out at stationary polling stations.
If the respondent refuses to answer the questions on the census sheet, how is the information about them filled out?
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If the respondent refuses to answer the questions in the census sheet, the census sheet is filled out on the basis of information available to citizens' self-government bodies or local government bodies.
What order do we collect personal data of citizens with speech and hearing impairments?
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The collection of personal data of citizens with speech and hearing impairments is carried out with the assistance of employees of disability societies in the relevant territory or persons who have the opportunity to communicate with these persons.
Under what circumstances are citizens of foreign states and stateless persons temporarily residing in the country taken into account when calculating the population size and its composition?
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Citizens of foreign states and stateless persons temporarily residing in the territory of the republic for more than one year are taken into account.
What is included in the population and agricultural census program?
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It consists of questions included in the forms of the census sheet.
What is the average workload per registrar?
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On average 700 people in rural areas and on average 900 people in cities
When will the survey of respondents be organized during the population census in 2026?
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From January 15 to 31 - census via the Internet (17 days); February 1-3 - formation of a list of respondents registered via the Internet and their home addresses (3 days); February 4 - 28 - based on the forms of the census sheet. door-to-door population census (25 days).
What information should census staff provide to respondents during the population census?
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Before conducting the survey, they must introduce themselves, present their ID to the respondent, explain the purpose of the visit, as well as inform them about the importance of participating in the census, the confidentiality of the respondents personal data, and the approximate duration of the survey.
Who should registrars report problems and their causes to?
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To the head of the registration section
What should enumerators consider when planning their daily schedule?
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- spending little time, to cover short distance and go around the maximum number of buildings, to conduct registration; - When visiting with National Guard or law enforcement officers to crime-prone areas and families with difficult upbringing, it is necessary to take into account the implementation of necessary security measures.
Which language is the survey conducted with respondents?
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The survey is conducted in the state language. Respondents who do not speak the state language may be surveyed in their native language or in a language of communication of their choice.
What are the institutions (organizations) where certain categories of the population reside?
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Children's boarding schools, educational institutions, social institutions, religious institutions, hospitals and other healthcare organizations, rehabilitation and adaptation centers for victims of violence and suicide prevention centers, detention facilities, pre-trial detention centers, correctional facilities, and special institutions.
How is the completeness and reliability of the population census ensured?
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Children's boarding schools, educational institutions, social institutions, religious institutions, hospitals and other healthcare organizations, rehabilitation and adaptation centers for victims of violence and suicide prevention centers, detention facilities, pre-trial detention centers, correctional facilities, and special institutions.
Which document is it specified that personal data collected during the population census shall not be disclosed or disseminated without the respondent's consent?
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In Article 10 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On the Population Census."
Why is a population census necessary?
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Firstly, the population census is a state-wide exercise. As a result, a “snapshot” of the country’s population at a certain point in time appears. The population census is a historical event in our independent republic, but it is a regular event in almost all countries of the world. The first general population and agricultural census in the Republic of Uzbekistan will be held in 2026. Secondly, the population census data will serve in the preparation and implementation of targeted programs such as “social protection”, “investment”, “housing”, “health care”, “culture”, “tourism”, “education”, “road construction and infrastructure”. In the future, based on the results of the population census, it will be possible to evaluate the results of the implementation of these programs, make economic forecasts and formulate demographic policies. Thirdly, the population census is a recommendation of the United Nations. This event has been held in many countries of the world. Censuses serve to create a comprehensive, comprehensive picture of the world's population.
When was the first census conducted in Uzbekistan?
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The first general population census in the territory of Uzbekistan was conducted in 1897, with the population recorded at 3.9 million people. The data from this census helped to form an understanding of demographic processes in Uzbekistan at the end of the 19th century, such as the number of families, population size, age and gender distribution, ethnic composition, birth rates, and mortality rates. Subsequently, population censuses were organized in the territory of Uzbekistan in 1926, 1939, 1959, 1970, 1979, and 1989.
How much has the population changed in Uzbekistan since the first census?
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Since the first census in Uzbekistan, the population has grown 9.7 times.
On the basis of which regulatory legal act is the population census conducted?
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The Law "On the Population Census" was adopted on March 16, 2020. Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 19, 2025 No. UP-173 "On the Conduct of the Population and Agricultural Census in the Republic of Uzbekistan." Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated October 7, 2025 No. 629 "On the Procedure for Preparing and Conducting the Population and Agriculture Census in the Republic of Uzbekistan"
What is the census period?
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Conducting a population census within a specific timeframe. This event usually takes 45 days to complete. Although the census is conducted for several days, the data are recorded at a specific time - most often as of 0 o'clock on the first day of the census. This is also called the critical time of the census. For example, if a baby is born at the time of the population census, but after this specific period, it is not included in the population register. However, if someone is alive during this specific period and dies after that, that is, during the census, they are included in the population register. The census will be conducted from January 15 to February 28, 2026, and the exact start time of the census will be January 15, 2026 (hereinafter - the date of the census) at 00.00.
Why is the issue of national affiliation included in the registration form?
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The census is the only source of information on the national composition of the population. Currently, there is no other way to collect data on the national composition of the population. Representatives of various nationalities and ethnic groups live in our country. When registering information about the nationality of citizens, it is based only on their words. Every person has the right to determine their citizenship in accordance with their upbringing and worldview.
At what age can you register for the census?
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Aholini ro‘yxatga olishda mamlakatning barcha aholisi, yoshidan qat’i nazar, hisobga olinishi kerak. Oilaning katta yoshdagi a’zolari oilaning voyaga yetmagan a’zolari haqida ma’lumot beradilar.
How can people who do not want to admit a stranger to their home participate in the census?
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Aholini ro‘yxatga olishda mamlakatning barcha aholisi, yoshidan qat’i nazar, hisobga olinishi kerak. Oilaning katta yoshdagi a’zolari oilaning voyaga yetmagan a’zolari haqida ma’lumot beradilar.
How does the military service population register?
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Such individuals are registered at their places of military service.