In Q1 2026, investment activity in Uzbekistan accelerated amid increasing reliance on foreign financing sources.

In the first quarter of 2026, Uzbekistan’s economy demonstrated resilient and diversified growth driven by industry, construction, services, and the expansion of small business activity.

In March 2026, prices for goods and services in the consumer sector increased by an average of 0.6%.

More than ten Uzbek banks are preparing to introduce Islamic banking services. The announcement was made by Timur Ishmetov, Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the country's international reserves exceeded $77 billion as of March 2026 — more than doubling the figure from two years ago.

In Uzbekistan the aggregate Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February 2026 amounted to 100.6% month-on-month, 101.3% relative to December 2025, and 107.3% year-on-year.