Invest Uzbekistan

Why Uzbekistan

Regional profiles of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s regions are emerging hubs of economic growth and international investment. Their competitive advantages and expanding economic potential provide a solid foundation for new manufacturing, stronger global business ties and deeper integration into international value chains. Every region offers room for strategic investment, long-term partnership and sustainable business growth in fast-developing markets.

  • 38,236,704Resident population as of 1 January 2026
  • $147.0 bnGDP 2025 (UZS 1,849.7 trillion) · real growth 7.7%
  • $3,881GDP per capita, 2025 (UZS 48,816.4 thousand)
  • 52.2%Small business share of value added
  • 33Special economic zones as of 1 April 2026
  • 396Small industrial zones as of 1 April 2026

Interactive map of the regions

Tashkent City

  • 3.18 millionPopulation, 1 Jan 2026
  • $29.2 bnGRP 2025
  • $9,281GRP per capita
  • 111.3%Real GRP growth index, 2025
  • 19.9%Share of national GDP
  • 51.7%Small business share
  • CapitalStatus
  • $2.1 bnInvestment, Q1 2026
Economic structure sector share of gross value added, 2025
Capital

Region outlines are simplified for readability and are not an official representation of administrative boundaries.

Regional profile

Tashkent City

population
3.18 million
GRP 2025
$29.2 bn
GRP growth index, 2025
111.3%
GRP per capita
$9,281
share of GDP
19.9%
small business share of GVA
51.7%
investment, Q1 2026
$2.1 bn
Zones named in legal acts
0
General profile

The capital and largest economic centre: a fifth of the country’s GDP, the fastest growth among the regions in 2025 (+11.3%) and the main recipient of investment. It concentrates the financial sector, the IT industry (IT Park), higher education and corporate headquarters.

Indicator
Value
StatusCapital
Seat of the khokimiyatTashkent
Population, 1 Jan 20263.18 million
Share of national population8.3%
Share of national GDP (2025)19.9%

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