Over 3,500 Women in Uzbekistan Now Required to Pay Alimony

In Uzbekistan, more than 3,500 women are officially required to pay child support. The Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement (BCE) released the figures as part of its mid-year update on family-related enforcement cases.

Child support enforcement cases up 45%

According to BCE spokesperson Farrukh Toshpulatov, the number of child support cases has increased sharply over the past seven years. In 2018, there were around 240,000 active enforcement documents on alimony and child maintenance. By mid-2025, the figure reached over 348,000 — marking a 45% rise.

Each bailiff now handles an average of 147 child support cases per month.

Samarkand region tops the list

While the majority of child support payers remain men, the BCE noted that 3,500 women are also subject to enforcement. These cases typically arise when courts award child custody to fathers, requiring mothers to contribute financially.

Most female alimony cases are registered in Samarkand, followed by Fergana, Surkhandarya, and Andijan regions.

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