Official school and student statistics for the beginning of 2025/26.
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Education in Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan's 2025/26 statistics report 11,118 general secondary education institutions and 6,870.5 thousand school students. Higher education enrolled 1,535.0 thousand students across 215 organizations. Uzbekistan's page uses current National Statistics Committee releases for both school and higher education.
Uzbekistan education snapshot
Uzbekistan's page uses current National Statistics Committee releases for both school and higher education.
General schools
11,118
School students
6,870.5 thousand
Higher-ed students
1,535.0 thousand
Higher-ed orgs.
215
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The system map separates general school, academic, professional and higher-education pathways.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| General secondary education | Primary and general | General secondary institutions cover the main school sequence. |
| Upper-secondary academic route | Academic lyceum | Academic lyceums provide an upper-secondary academic pathway. |
| Vocational and professional study | Professional education | Professional education provides career-focused routes. |
| Universities and other organizations | Higher education | Higher education includes state, non-state and foreign institutions. |
Key evidence
The 6,870.5 thousand and 1,535.0 thousand values are student populations in different sectors, while the other two cards count institutions.
| Measure | Value | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| General schools | 11,118 | 2025/26 | General secondary |
| School students | 6,870.5 thousand | 2025/26 | General secondary |
| Higher-ed students | 1,535.0 thousand | 2025/26 | Higher education |
| Higher-ed orgs. | 215 | 2025/26 | Higher education |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the Uzbekistan evidence
All four cards use the beginning of the 2025/26 academic year, giving the page one consistent reference period.
The values in thousands are preserved at the precision published by the statistics authority.
Frequently asked questions
How many general secondary institutions were operating in Uzbekistan in 2025/26?
The National Statistics Committee reports 11,118.
How many students were in general secondary education?
The 2025/26 total is 6,870.5 thousand.
How many higher-education students were enrolled?
The total is 1,535.0 thousand.
How many higher-education organizations were operating?
The 2025/26 total is 215.
Sources and methodology
All visible sources are National Statistics Committee releases.
Official 2025/26 tertiary student count.
Official 2025/26 institution count.
Methodology: Uzbekistan values retain their 2025/26 sector definitions and published precision; school and higher-education populations are not combined.