Uzbekistan expands preschool enrollment to 2.5 million

Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee reported that 2.53 million children attended preschool educational institutions across the country as of January 1, 2026.

This represents an increase of 183,300 children, or 7.8%, since the end of 2024. Ferghana region enrolled the most children, with a total of 308,500. Samarkand and Andijan regions followed with 288,900 and 263,800 children respectively. The capital city, Tashkent, enrolled 180,400 preschool children, while Syrdarya region had the lowest enrollment with 68,900.

These numbers indicate a growing focus on early childhood education within Uzbekistan.