DYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE NUMBER OF CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTITUTIONS IN UZBEKISTAN

This article analyzes the dynamics of the number of cultural infrastructure institutions in Uzbekistan for 2018–2025 based on statistical methods. The object of the study was the republican indicators of museums, theaters, concert organizations, circuses, cultural and recreational parks, zoos, information libraries and information resource centers. The analysis used descriptive statistics, year-on-year comparisons, absolute and relative changes, and trend approaches. The results showed that changes in the number of cultural infrastructure institutions in different directions are not uniform, stability is observed in some segments, and gradual growth or decline is observed in others. Based on the trends identified in the article, proposals are made to strengthen monitoring of cultural infrastructure, deepen data by region, and include quality indicators in assessing the activities of resource centers.