The number of newspapers operating in Uzbekistan decreased by 430 over 15 years.
As of January 1, 2026, 219 newspapers are operating in the country.
The number of newspapers operating in Uzbekistan has sharply declined in recent years. According to the National Statistics Committee, as of January 1, 2026, there are 219 newspapers operating in the country.
According to statistics, the total annual circulation of these newspapers amounted to 30.2 million copies.
The number of newspapers has changed over the years as follows:
- In 2010 — 649;
- In 2015 — 620;
- In 2020 — 366;
- In 2025 — 219.
The provided data indicates that the number of newspaper publications has sharply decreased over the past 15 years.
