Uzbekistan's economy grew 8.5% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to official figures presented at a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as the country posted its strongest credit rating upgrades in years.
Investment reached approximately €24.6 billion in the six-month period, with exports at around €12.7 billion. Services expanded by 16.9%, construction by 13.8%, industry by 8% and agriculture by 4.7%.
