Uzbekistan Ranks 62nd in 2025 SDG Ranking, Leading Central Asia
Uzbekistan has been highlighted in the Sustainable Development Report 2025 as one of the countries that has advanced more rapidly than many of its peers in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The report identifies Uzbekistan as a regional leader in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The country’s strong improvement in areas such as health, infrastructure and education are among notable achievements.
Uzbekistan ranks 62nd out of 167 nations on the 2025 SDG Index, with a score of 73.1. This places it ahead of many similarly positioned economies, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and several states in Latin America and the Middle East.
Uzbekistan’s upward trajectory reflects broad efforts to strengthen public services, digital infrastructure and policy frameworks in line with Agenda 2030. The report cites rapid socioeconomic development as a key factor in the country’s success.
The Index also shows that Uzbekistan has made measurable gains in reducing child mortality, improving electricity access and expanding internet connectivity.
Multilateral Commitments and Regional Cooperation
Uzbekistan’s commitment to UN-based multilateralism also stands out in the 2025 edition. The report highlights the country’s participation in global governance and alignment with international development frameworks.
Uzbekistan has presented multiple Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) to the United Nations. This demonstrates transparency in its progress towards achieving the SDGs. It has also ratified key UN treaties and remains actively engaged in regional and international organisations.
The report includes Uzbekistan in the list of countries showing strong alignment with international voting trends at the UN General Assembly. These efforts reinforce its image as a constructive global partner.
Uzbekistan also supports reforms to the international financial architecture, aiming to improve access to sustainable finance for lower-middle-income countries. Uzbekistan is among the emerging economies calling for longer loan maturities, better credit terms and fairer risk assessments by international financial institutions.
With the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development taking place in July 2025, Uzbekistan’s approach is aligned with calls for expanded multilateral cooperation and global justice in sustainable finance.
Education, Growth and Human Capital Investment
Uzbekistan’s development model emphasises long-term investment in human capital. The report notes that such strategies, especially those focused on education and healthcare, have high financial returns and are crucial for long-term economic convergence.
It calls on countries like Uzbekistan to continue expanding access to education and nutrition programmes, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas. Investment in young people remains a central pillar of sustainable growth.
The report also suggests that reforms in the global credit system could further benefit Uzbekistan and similar economies. Ending the outdated practice of sovereign ceilings in credit ratings would enable more private sector investment in countries with growing markets and responsible governance.
Kursiv also reports that a new joint-stock company will be established in Uzbekistan’s Kashkadarya to efficiently manage and develop more than 1.3 mln hectares of pastures and forest lands.
