GDP grew 7.7% in 2025 — up from 6.7% in 2024 — and nominal output reached about $147 billion, placing Uzbekistan among the world's 60 largest economies. Rapid urbanisation, favourable demographics and rising domestic demand make it one of the region's most dynamic consumer markets.
~$147 bn
7,7%
7,3%
4,8%
$43,1 bn
$81,2 bn
38,2 m
18 164
Macroeconomic policy is focused on stability and predictability. Unemployment fell to 4,8% — a record low — driven by growth in formal employment (+17% YoY) and an expanding private sector. The population reached 38,2 million, with a median age of just 27.
Foreign trade turnover passed $81,2 billion in 2025 and exports reached $33,8 billion — up 24% YoY — on gold, agriculture, energy and processing. Policy is aimed at export-oriented manufacturing and integration into global value chains.
Total foreign investment attracted reached $43,1 billion (+24% YoY), and the number of companies with foreign capital hit 18 164 — almost double the figure five years ago. Investors focus on manufacturing, energy, mining and digital infrastructure.
Official national and international sources
Official portal
Invest Uzbekistan — investment promotion agency
Macro data
Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan
IMF assessment
IMF Article IV mission — Uzbekistan, April 2026
World Bank
Uzbekistan overview — World Bank
Investment guide
PwC investment guide to Uzbekistan, 2025 (PDF)
Law and risk
US Department of State — Investment Climate Statement, 2025
Tax and SEZ policy
OECD investment policy review — November 2025
Market opportunities
Uzbekistan market opportunities guide — US ITA
All indicators are based on data from the IMF, the World Bank and the Statistics Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.