DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF DEMOGRAPHIC PROCESSES IN THE KHOREZM OASIS DURING THE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE (ANALYSIS OF 1991–2025)

This research analyzes the demographic transformations of the Khorezm region of the 
Republic of Uzbekistan, characterized by its unique hydrographic and regional features, 
between 1991 and 2025. Based on archival statistical data and modern reports, the article 
comparatively examines population growth dynamics, birth and death rates, urbanization 
processes, and changes in the migration balance. In particular, the sharp increase in 
population density and the "aging" trend of the population's age structure over the last 30 
years are highlighted based on scientific forecasts.