Uzbekistan sees decline in emigration
According to new government data, between January and September 2024, 8,374 citizens of Uzbekistan relocated abroad for permanent residence. The majority of these emigrants chose Kazakhstan and Russia as their new homes.
Of the Uzbeks who moved abroad this year, 82.4% — or 6,903 individuals — settled in Kazakhstan, while 14.2% — or 1,193 people — moved to Russia. A smaller number chose other countries, including Kyrgyzstan (49 people), South Korea (60 people), Turkmenistan (30 people), and various other nations (139 people).
In comparison, during the same period in 2023, 14,666 citizens of Uzbekistan emigrated, with Kazakhstan again being the primary destination, receiving 11,921 of these new residents.
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