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Telegram has become an integral part of many people’s lives in Uzbekistan, and new data confirms this. Entrepreneur and founder of ClickMe, as well as Telegram expert Timur Bakiyev, conducted a large-scale study involving more than 1.1 million users of the messenger. The survey gathered interesting data on how and by whom this popular platform is used.
Who uses Telegram in Uzbekistan? According to the survey results, the distribution of users by gender is as follows:
- 47% are women, which accounts for over 520,000 people.
- 53% are men, which corresponds to about 587,000 users.
Age groups of users: Telegram covers all age categories, though the largest number of users are between the ages of 25 and 44. Here’s how the percentages are distributed:
- Under 18 years: 6%
- 18-24 years: 16%
- 25-34 years: 29%
- 35-44 years: 28%
- 45-59 years: 16%
- 60 and older: 5%
Thus, more than half of Telegram users in Uzbekistan are between the ages of 25 and 44, highlighting the platform’s popularity among the mature and active audience.
Geography of users: As expected, the majority of users are concentrated in the country’s major regions:
- Tashkent and Tashkent region: 29%
- Fergana Valley: 23%
- Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya: 15%
What topics interest users? The preferences of men and women on Telegram differ:
- Women prefer channels related to cooking, medicine, news, and entertainment.
- Men prefer news, sports, finance, and entertainment.
These data emphasize the diversity of interests among messenger users and the wide range of popular channel topics.
Active times on Telegram: User activity was also carefully studied. It turns out that many start their day with Telegram, reflected in the following distribution:
- From 08:00 to 11:00 – 21% of users
- From 11:00 to 14:00 – 20%
- From 14:00 to 17:00 – 16%
- From 17:00 to 20:00 – 19%
- After 20:00 – 24%
Interestingly, peak activity occurs in the evening, when users actively engage with content after work.
Telegram continues to gain popularity in Uzbekistan, covering a diverse audience across various age groups and interests. Most users live in Tashkent and the Fergana Valley, and they engage with the platform from early morning to late evening. The platform has become not only a communication tool but also a source of news, information, and entertainment for millions of people.
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