Uzbekistan Strengthens Regulation of Growing Microfinance Sector
New regulatory measures aim to promote responsible lending practices and support the sustainable development of the country’s non-bank financial market
Microfinance
Uzbek Central Bank Adds Three Firms to Microfinance Register
Uzbekistan’s microfinance market expanded to $8.57 bn in 9M 2025
Uzbekistan Microfinance and Pawnshop Loans Reach $2.62 bn in 2025
MFOs accounted for 28.9 trln soums ($2.38 bn)
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Registers 37 MFOs in 2025
The central bank also registered one microfinance bank
Uzbekistan Registers Three New Microfinance Firms
The microfinance market in Uzbekistan has expanded rapidly
Microfinance and Pawnshop Activity Rises in Uzbekistan by Q3 2025
During this period, both assets and capital of these institutions increased