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.
