Navoiy Population 2026
Navoiy has a population of 144,158, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Navoiy Region. Roughly 0.4% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,158
Rank in Uzbekistan
#16
Coordinates
40.08°N, 65.38°E
~392 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Navoiy Region
| City | Population | Rank in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Nurota | 32,300 | #58 |
| Yangirabot | 17,000 | #107 |
Cities near Navoiy
- Oqtosh38,307 people · ~50 km away
- Yangirabot17,000 people · ~50 km away
- Nurota32,300 people · ~59 km away
- G’ijduvon Shahri43,400 people · ~59 km away
- Payshamba Shahri24,772 people · ~73 km away
- Shofirkon Shahri26,527 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Navoiy?
Navoiy has a population of 144,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Navoiy in?
Navoiy is located in Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan.
Is Navoiy the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 349 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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