Uzbekistan’s GDP grew by 7.2% in the first half of 2025

In the first half of this year, Uzbekistan’s gross domestic product increased by 7.2%. This was announced on August 12 at a regular meeting of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.

In the GDP structure, market services grew by 8.2%, industrial production by 6.6%, construction works by 10.7%, and agricultural production by 4%.

A total of $21 billion in foreign investments were absorbed during the reporting period, marking a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year. More than 3,000 new jobs were created through the launch of 30 projects worth $2.5 billion, and over $50 million was invested in 66 districts.

State budget revenues reached 144.2 trillion soums, an increase of 27.8%. State budget expenditures during the reporting period amounted to 173.3 trillion soums, up 16.4%. Of this, funds allocated to social sectors reached 86.2 trillion soums, a 16.4% increase compared to the same period last year. In addition, 14.7 trillion soums in subsidies were provided to support the population and business entities.

The level of preschool education coverage rose to 77%, while coverage in the school preparation system reached 96%.

Earlier, it was reported that in the first quarter of this year, Uzbekistan’s total external debt amounted to \$68.4 billion, of which state external debt was $35.8 billion and corporate external debt was $32.6 billion.