TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 11. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts sustained economic growth for Uzbekistan in the coming years.
The data obtained by Trend from the ADB's latest report shows that Uzbekistan’s GDP is expected to grow by 6.6 percent in 2025 and by 6.7 percent in 2026.
These figures reflect a positive outlook for the country’s economy, maintaining momentum following the 6.5 percent growth projected for 2024. Uzbekistan has consistently demonstrated robust growth since 2023, when GDP grew by 6.3 percent.
Compared to its regional peers in Central Asia, Uzbekistan remains among the fastest-growing economies. While a few neighboring countries are expected to post slightly higher growth rates, Uzbekistan’s projections place it well above the regional average, reinforcing its role as a key economic driver in the region.
Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Uzbekistan projects the country's GDP to remain between 5.5 and 6.0 percent in 2025. At the same time, Uzbekistan's economic growth is projected to slightly improve to 6-6.5 percent for 2026 as well as 2027.