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Over 112 thousand doctors recorded in Uzbekistan at the start of 2026

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As of January 1, 2026, 112,420 doctors were working in medical institutions in Uzbekistan, which is 4.6% more than the figure at the end of 2024, the National Statistics Committee reported.

According to the statistical agency, the number of specialists grew by 4,923 people compared to 2024. Across the republic, there are on average 29.4 doctors for every 10 thousand residents.

The majority of medical specialists are men — 60,282 people, or 53.6%. There are 52,138 women in the profession (46.4%). The difference between them was 8,144 people in favor of men.

For comparison, by the beginning of 2025, about 107.5 thousand doctors were working in the country, among whom the share of men was 53.4% and women 46.6%.

Published 9 October 2026, 06:46 · No updates · Russian original

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