This was reported by the National Statistics Committee. It is noted that the number of library users totaled 12.8 million people.

The breakdown of library users is as follows:

31.6% — children under 14 years old,

45.9% — teenagers aged 15–24,

22.6% — people aged 25 and older.

Number of Libraries by Region:

Fergana Region — 2,108

Samarkand Region — 1,863

Kashkadarya Region — 1,476

Tashkent Region — 1,467

Surkhandarya Region — 1,159

Andijan Region — 1,065

Namangan Region — 891

Jizzakh Region — 868

Khorezm Region — 688

Sirdarya Region — 526

Navoi Region — 489

Bukhara Region — 764

Republic of Karakalpakstan — 934

Tashkent City — 701

For reference: This indicator also includes information and library centers under the jurisdiction of educational institutions, local administrations, ministries, and agencies.