| Group: | Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan |
| Native Name: | Qirg'iziston O'zbeklari |
| Population: | 999,300 |
| Languages: | Uzbek, Russian |
| Religions: | Islam (sunni, hanafi) |
| Related Groups: | Turkic peoples (Uyghurs, Kyrgyzs, Kazakhs) |
Uzbeks are an ethnic group native to Kyrgyzstan, where they are the largest minority group,[1] comprising about 15% of the population.[2] They have a long history in the region and have played a significant role in the culture and economy of Kyrgyzstan. Many Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan live in the southern part of the country, particularly in the cities of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Özgön.[3]