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TajikistanvsUzbekistan

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Uzbekistan is higher

Uzbekistan records 36,361,859, about 3.43× the other value.

Surface area

Uzbekistan is higher

Uzbekistan records 448,920 km², about 3.18× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Uzbekistan is higher

Uzbekistan records $114.97 billion, about 8.09× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇹🇯 Tajikistan10,590,927
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan36,361,859

Uzbekistan’s population is 243% larger than that of Tajikistan, a difference of 25,770,932.

Surface area

🇹🇯 Tajikistan141,379 km²
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan448,920 km²

Uzbekistan’s surface area is 218% larger than that of Tajikistan, a difference of 307,541 km².

Population density

🇹🇯 Tajikistan74.9 /km²
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan81 /km²

Uzbekistan’s population density is 8.1% higher than that of Tajikistan, a difference of 6.1 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇹🇯 Tajikistan$14.20 billion · 2024
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan$114.97 billion · 2024

Uzbekistan’s nominal GDP is 709% larger than that of Tajikistan, a difference of $100.76 billion.

GDP per capita

🇹🇯 Tajikistan$1,341 · 2024
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan$3,162 · 2024

Uzbekistan’s GDP per capita is 136% higher than that of Tajikistan, a difference of $1,820.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Dushanbe

Tashkent

Population

10,590,927

36,361,859

Surface area

141,379 km²

448,920 km²

Population density

74.9 /km²

81 /km²

Nominal GDP

$14.20 billion · 2024

$114.97 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$1,341 · 2024

$3,162 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Central Asia

Central Asia

Currency

Tajikistani somoni · TJS · SM

Uzbekistani soʻm · UZS · лв

Nationality

Tajikistani

Uzbekistani, Uzbek

Phone code

+992

+998

Internet domain

.tj

.uz

ISO codes

TJ / TJK

UZ / UZB

Time zone

Asia/Dushanbe

Asia/Samarkand, Asia/Tashkent

Native name

Тоҷикистон

O‘zbekiston

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About Tajikistan

Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Tajikistan is a land of soaring mountains, ancient Silk Road pathways, and a resilient people whose traditions echo centuries of cultural exchange.

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About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked nation at the heart of Central Asia, the jewel of the ancient Silk Road. Its fabled cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva hold some of the most dazzling Islamic architecture on Earth. Rich in history and resources, it is the most populous country in Central Asia.

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Tajikistan & Uzbekistan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Tajikistan?

The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.

What is the population of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has a recorded population of approximately 10,590,927 people.

How big is Tajikistan?

Tajikistan covers an area of about 141,379 km².

What is the population density of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has a population density of roughly 74.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.20 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,341.

What currency is used in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani somoni (TJS), with the symbol SM.

Where is Tajikistan located?

Tajikistan is located in Central Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Tajikistan?

The native name of Tajikistan is Тоҷикистон.

What are people from Tajikistan called?

People from Tajikistan are referred to as Tajikistani.

What is the phone calling code for Tajikistan?

The international dialing code for Tajikistan is +992.

What is the internet domain for Tajikistan?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tajikistan is .tj.

What time zone is Tajikistan in?

Tajikistan uses the Asia/Dushanbe time zone.

What is Tajikistan known for?

Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Tajikistan is a land of soaring mountains, ancient Silk Road pathways, and a resilient people whose traditions echo centuries of cultural exchange.

What is the capital of Uzbekistan?

The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.

What is the population of Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has a recorded population of approximately 36,361,859 people.

How big is Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan covers an area of about 448,920 km².

What is the population density of Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has a population density of roughly 81 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $114.97 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,162.

What currency is used in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS), with the symbol лв.

Where is Uzbekistan located?

Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Uzbekistan?

The native name of Uzbekistan is O‘zbekiston.

What are people from Uzbekistan called?

People from Uzbekistan are referred to as Uzbekistani, Uzbek.

What is the phone calling code for Uzbekistan?

The international dialing code for Uzbekistan is +998.

What is the internet domain for Uzbekistan?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uzbekistan is .uz.

What time zone is Uzbekistan in?

Uzbekistan spans 2 time zones including Asia/Samarkand, Asia/Tashkent.

What is Uzbekistan known for?

Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked nation at the heart of Central Asia, the jewel of the ancient Silk Road. Its fabled cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva hold some of the most dazzling Islamic architecture on Earth. Rich in history and resources, it is the most populous country in Central Asia.