What Language Do They Speak in Uzbekistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Uzbekistan has 2 official languages: Uzbek, Russian.
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Languages of Uzbekistan at a glance
| Official languages | Uzbek, Russian |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 2 |
| Countries on this site where Uzbek is official | 1 |
| People (demonym) | Uzbekistani |
| Capital | Tashkent |
| Internet domain | .uz |
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Afghanistan | Dari, Pashto, Turkmen |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | Kazakh, Russian |
| Kyrgyzstan | Kyrgyz, Russian |
| Tajikistan | Tajik, Russian |
| Turkmenistan | Turkmen, Russian |
Uzbekistan in context
- Uzbekistan covers 447,400 km², making it the 56th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 85 people per km² ranks 102nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.
- Uzbekistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 37,859,698 people, Uzbekistan holds about 45.5% of the population of Central Asia.
- With 2 official languages, Uzbekistan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Uzbekistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Uzbekistan
Everyday Uzbek phrases you will hear and use in Uzbekistan:
| English | Uzbek |
|---|---|
| Hello | Salom |
| Thank you | Rahmat |
| Please | Iltimos |
| Goodbye | Xayr |
| Yes | Ha |
| No | Yo'q |
Everyday Russian phrases you will hear and use in Uzbekistan:
| English | Russian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) |
| Thank you | Спасибо (Spasibo) |
| Please | Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta) |
| Goodbye | До свидания (Do svidaniya) |
| Yes | Да (Da) |
| No | Нет (Nyet) |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Uzbekistan — FAQ
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages of Uzbekistan are Uzbek and Russian.
How many official languages does Uzbekistan have?
Uzbekistan has 2 official languages: Uzbek, Russian.
Is Uzbek spoken anywhere else?
Uzbekistan is the only country on this site where Uzbek is an official language.
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