Main Trends of Demographic Situations in Uzbekistan

Abstract

In the article, the beginning of changing demographic situations in Uzbekistan in the XXI century is noted. The concept of "demographic situation" represents the portrait of the population in a particular socio-historical period. From this perspective, the demographic situation is determined by the size, composition, and location of the population. As in any country, the demographic situation in Uzbekistan has a number of features. In particular, Uzbekistan, which has the largest population in Central Asia, has an optimal ratio of women and men, young people make up a large part of the country's population, and the potential of the able-bodied population is significant. The country's population is more scattered to the west and northwest of Tashkent, while the Fergana Valley is more densely populated. At present, this situation is constantly changing under the influence of many factors. Moreover, some aspects of demographic change are becoming trending. In particular, the following trends are evident in the demographic changes in Uzbekistan: a) slowdown in population growth; b) changes in human reproductive activity under the influence of a number of socio-economic factors; (c) a reduction in the infant mortality rate as a result of appropriate government policies; g) economic increasing active population; d) the fact that the number of men in the population is growing faster than the number of women as a result of changes in the national mentality and the health care system; e) increasing life expectancy; j) increasing the volume of labor migration.