TASHKENT - The number of registered marriages in Uzbekistan has decreased from 296,700 in 2022 to 267,100 in 2025. These figures were published by the Research Institute of Family and Gender based on an analysis of the country's demographic situation, Daryo.uz reports.
Over four years, the number of marriages has decreased by 29,600, or 10%. The marriage rate per 1,000 people also decreased, from 8.3 to 7.1.
Experts identified five main reasons for the decline. These include a shrinking generation of marriageable age, the increasing priority placed on education and careers among women, economic difficulties, rising divorce rates, and the impact of labor migration and modern technology.
According to the study, 67.9% of respondents believe a stable income is the main condition for marriage, 54.3% cited housing, and 56.3% cited high wedding costs.
The institute believes the decline is temporary. The number of people of marriageable age is projected to increase from 6.5 million to 8.8 million by 2040, which could lead to a recovery in marriage rates. The number of marriages is expected to reach 280,500 by 2030 and 346,900 by 2040.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 29, 2026