Uzbekistan sees decline in emigration

SOCIETY 12:21 / 29.10.2024 772

Of the Uzbeks who moved abroad this year, 82.4% — or 6,903 individuals — settled in Kazakhstan, while 14.2% — or 1,193 people — moved to Russia. A smaller number chose other countries, including Kyrgyzstan (49 people), South Korea (60 people), Turkmenistan (30 people), and various other nations (139 people).

In comparison, during the same period in 2023, 14,666 citizens of Uzbekistan emigrated, with Kazakhstan again being the primary destination, receiving 11,921 of these new residents.

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