President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced at the plenary session of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum that Uzbekistan's economy is expected to exceed $180 billion by the end of 2026.

The head of state noted that amid dramatic changes in the global economy and capital map, as well as escalating trade conflicts, investors seek countries where the rights and freedoms of entrepreneurs are reliably protected and the economy is growing rapidly. In this regard, Uzbekistan is implementing systematic measures to radically improve the investment climate.

President Mirziyoyev highlighted key economic indicators: last year, GDP grew by 7.7%, $43 billion in investments were attracted, international reserves exceeded $70 billion, and the national currency strengthened.

"Many remember that at the first forum four years ago, we set a goal to bring Uzbekistan's GDP to $100 billion by the end of 2026. Our rapidly growing economy is expected to exceed $180 billion this year," the president said.

It should be recalled that at the end of 2025, Uzbekistan's GDP grew by 7.7% to 1,849.7 trillion soums. In dollar terms, the economy exceeded $147 billion.

According to preliminary calculations by economist Mirkomil Kholboyev, with an average growth rate of 13.3% after 2018, Uzbekistan's economy could reach $1 trillion by 2041. With an average growth rate of 16% after 2021, the $1 trillion mark would be crossed as early as 2038.

Source: www.gazeta.uz