Uzbekistan’s External Debt Rises to $43.97 Bn, Slowing but Still Growing
New data shows slower borrowing pace as multilateral lenders remain Uzbekistan’s biggest creditors
Economy
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy Reveals Draft Budget for 2026
The ministry also set a lower cap of on foreign borrowing
Uzbekistan’s Public Debt Rises to $44 Bn as Growth Slows
The pace of debt growth is slowing
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Forecasts 7.5% Economic Growth
The fiscal deficit is forecast at 3% of GDP
Uzbekistan’s Annual Inflation Reaches 7.5% in November
Fergana saw the highest annual inflation
Uzbekistan Advised by IMF to Strengthen Banking Oversight
The fund also praised Uzbekistan’s progress towards joining the WTO
IMF Praises Uzbekistan’s Strong Economic Growth
Growth was supported by increased investment and strong consumer demand
Uzbekistan To Reach $200 Bn GDP by 2030
GDP is expected to grow by 7% this year
Uzbekistan One Step Away from Joining WTO
Russia will finalise the discussions by the end of the year
Uzbekistan Targets 4.5% Cut in Poverty and Unemployment Next Year
261 officials responsible for poverty reduction targets have been dismissed
What Factors Decide Future of Uzbekistan’s PPP Expansion
What Key Agreements Does Uzbekistan Sign at PPP Roundtable
Uzbekistan Reaches Market Access Agreement with Ecuador in WTO Talks
Uzbekistan needs to finalise terms with only two states
Uzbekistan Inflation Expectations Drop to 11.7% in October
The lowest forecasts were in Fergana at 10.4%
Uzbekistan Finalises WTO Negotiations with Canada and Panama
Discussions remain with three additional countries
Jim Risch Introduces Bill to Lift Jackson–Vanik Restrictions for C5+1 Partners
He underlined that the region sits in what he called a “difficult neighbourhood”
Uzbekistan’s GDP Grows 7.6% in First Nine Months of 2025
The main drivers of growth were industry, construction and services
Uzbekistan’s Inflation Falls to 8% as UZS Strengthens
Food and non-food inflation eased to 6.1%
Uzbekistan’s Economic Growth Stays High at 7–7.5%
Central Bank said it would maintain a tight monetary policy
Uzbekistan’s GDP Set to Grow 6.7% in 2025, Says VEB Research Institute
Inflation is projected at 8.6–8.7% in 2025
Asian Development Bank Grants $500 Mln Loan to Support Uzbekistan’s Economic Reforms
The reforms aim to align national laws with international trade and investment norms
Mirziyoyev Proposes International Turkic University and New Economic Alliances
He also urged the swift adoption of the Treaty on Strategic Partnership
Japanese Shares Hit Record as LDP Elects Sanae Takaichi New Leader
Takaichi has previously served as minister for economic security
ADB: Central Asia Maintains Strong Growth Despite Inflation Pressures and Trade Risks
Uzbekistan recorded 7.2% economic growth in H1 2025