Uzbekistan -  Migration Data Gaps Analysis — (January 2024)

This report summarizes findings from the Migration Data Mapping Exercise in Uzbekistan, which identifies and evaluates existing migration data sources within national government databases, UN agencies, and development organizations. The data review covers major migration topics, including immigration, emigration, return migration, undocumented migration, internal displacement, refugees hosted in and from Uzbekistan, and remittances. Key government bodies, such as the Statistics Agency under the President of Uzbekistan (UZSTAT), the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Agency for External Labour Migration, and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan contribute data, often disaggregated by variables such as gender, age, and country of origin or destination, providing insights into migration patterns across sectors.

Additionally, this report highlights significant national migration policies, shedding light on both the structure and scope of current migration governance in Uzbekistan. While this mapping exercise offers a comprehensive view, notable gaps remain in the available data, particularly around stock figures, demographics, employment, education, and internal migration stocks by year. Information on refugee populations and undocumented migrants, as well as their movement routes, sociological profiles, and return migration specifics, is especially limited. Addressing these data gaps would enhance analysis and support the development of targeted migration policies, addressing nuances such as education levels among emigrants or employment status of returnees. Future research focused on big data and more granular datasets could further support national migration policies, fostering a clearer understanding of Uzbekistan's migration landscape.