Saida Mirziyoyeva: Uzbekistan to Develop “Demographic Dividend — 2050” Strategy
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Uzbekistan plans to develop a long-term “Demographic Dividend — 2050” strategy and strengthen demographic forecasting. Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva announced the plans at an event on demographic resilience held jointly with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
According to Saida Mirziyoyeva, the country’s young population is its main capital. To turn this potential into a source of future demographic dividends, Uzbekistan needs to invest today in people’s health, education and security, particularly that of children and women.
“To make these efforts targeted and long-term, we will engage in demographic forecasting and plan to develop the ‘Demographic Dividend — 2050’ strategy,” she said.
The head of the Presidential Administration stressed that demographic policy should focus not only on population size but also on people’s opportunities. “The future of the country is determined not only by the number of people, but above all by the opportunities they will have,” Saida Mirziyoyeva said.
UNFPA notes that demographic changes are directly linked to economic growth, social protection, healthcare, labour markets and public resources. The organization also highlights the importance of reliable demographic data for forecasting population needs and planning public services.
Uzbekistan and UNFPA have previously discussed demographic development and ways to harness the potential of the country’s young population. In 2024, an international conference in Tashkent focused on using the demographic dividend through human capital development and expanding opportunities for women and young people.
“To make these efforts targeted and long-term, we will engage in demographic forecasting and plan to develop the ‘Demographic Dividend — 2050’ strategy,” she said.
The head of the Presidential Administration stressed that demographic policy should focus not only on population size but also on people’s opportunities. “The future of the country is determined not only by the number of people, but above all by the opportunities they will have,” Saida Mirziyoyeva said.
UNFPA notes that demographic changes are directly linked to economic growth, social protection, healthcare, labour markets and public resources. The organization also highlights the importance of reliable demographic data for forecasting population needs and planning public services.
Uzbekistan and UNFPA have previously discussed demographic development and ways to harness the potential of the country’s young population. In 2024, an international conference in Tashkent focused on using the demographic dividend through human capital development and expanding opportunities for women and young people.
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