Uzbekistan's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 81.1 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 90.8 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 2,521 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 2,300 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 5.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 5.9% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 43% of overall GDP, manufacturing 20%, other industrial activity 12%, and agriculture 25%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 59% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 17%, fixed investment 41%, and net exports -17%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 35% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 7%, food 9%, ores and metals 14% and agricultural raw materials 3%, with other categories accounting for 32% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 75% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 6%, food 13%, ores and metals 4% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for 0% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 17 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 28 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 5.9% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Uzbekistan, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Uzbekistan's fiscal surplus averaged 0.1% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 7.2% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Uzbekistan's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 11.9% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Uzbekistan inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Uzbekistan's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 15.00%, up from 12.00% a decade earlier. See our Uzbekistan monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the sum weakened by 82.3% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the sum, click here.
44 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 15 expert analysts.
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Uzbekistan Economic Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (million) | 33.3 | 33.9 | 34.6 | 35.3 | 36.0 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 67.4 | 66.4 | 77.3 | 90.1 | 101.5 |
| GDP per capita (USD) | 2,026 | 1,957 | 2,237 | 2,554 | 2,818 |
| GDP (EUR bn) | 60.2 | 58.0 | 65.4 | 85.5 | 93.9 |
| GDP per capita (EUR) | 1,810 | 1,710 | 1,893 | 2,424 | 2,606 |
| GDP (UZS tn) | 595 | 668 | 821 | 996 | 1,192 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 25.5 | 12.3 | 22.8 | 21.3 | 19.7 |
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 6.8 | 1.6 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | -0.3 | -2.9 | -4.1 | -3.7 | -4.0 |
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 25.4 | 33.7 | 31.7 | 30.5 | 32.5 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 14.5 | 13.0 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 10.0 |
| Refinancing Rate (%, eop) | 16.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | 14.00 |
| Exchange Rate (UZS per USD, eop) | 9,429 | 10,478 | 10,786 | 11,252 | 12,340 |
| Exchange Rate (UZS per USD, aop) | 8,827 | 10,067 | 10,616 | 11,053 | 11,743 |
| Exchange Rate (UZS per EUR, eop) | 10,582 | 12,823 | 12,266 | 12,006 | 13,630 |
| Exchange Rate (UZS per EUR, aop) | 9,881 | 11,476 | 12,549 | 11,618 | 12,696 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -3.4 | -3.0 | -4.9 | -0.6 | -7.8 |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -5.0 | -4.6 | -6.3 | -0.7 | -7.7 |
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -7.3 | -6.2 | -8.8 | -11.2 | -15.1 |
| Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 13.9 | 12.8 | 14.1 | 17.1 | 19.4 |
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 21.2 | 19.0 | 22.9 | 28.3 | 34.5 |
| Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | 22.1 | -7.7 | 10.2 | 21.0 | 13.5 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | 16.1 | -10.1 | 20.3 | 23.6 | 21.8 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD bn) | 2.3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 23.0 | 33.7 | 40.8 | 49.1 | - |
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 34.1 | 50.8 | 52.8 | 54.5 | - |