What Languages Do They Speak In Uzbekistan?
Explore the languages spoken in Uzbekistan on an interactive map.
Uzbekistan Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Uzbek, Russian
Population
34,920,000
Cost of living
~ $970
Index: 19.4
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 31.3
Language Spoken in Uzbekistan Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
UzbekOfficial | 74.3% | 25,945,560 |
Russian | 14.2% | 4,958,640 |
Do They Speak English in Uzbekistan?
English proficiency
Ranked #89 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
English is unlikely to be reliable across much of Uzbekistan outside tourist-focused contexts. Knowing some Uzbek is highly recommended for smoother day-to-day interactions.
FAQ
Uzbekistan Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Uzbekistan.
People in Uzbekistan speak Uzbek, Russian.
Uzbek is the most widely spoken language.
Uzbek is spoken by about 74.3% of the population in Uzbekistan.
That corresponds to roughly 25,945,560 people.
Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some Uzbek.
- What languages do they speak in Uzbekistan?
People in Uzbekistan speak Uzbek, Russian.
Uzbek is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Uzbek in Uzbekistan?
Uzbek is spoken by about 74.3% of the population in Uzbekistan.
That corresponds to roughly 25,945,560 people.
- Can you get by with English in Uzbekistan?
Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some Uzbek.
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