Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. According to the Global Organized Crime Index 2025 report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, Uzbekistan's level of organized crime remains below the global average, though the country faces significant risks, including human trafficking and transnational criminal networks.

The study gives Uzbekistan a score of 4.93 for organized crime, ranking 108th out of 193 countries, compared to the global average of 5.08. The country's resilience to criminal threats is rated at 3.83, placing it 140th globally. Experts specifically highlight human trafficking as a major concern, with a risk score of approximately 8 out of 10.

Regional challenges persist, including labor migration issues, smuggling, and cross-border criminal groups, though Uzbekistan's overall situation is considered more favorable than many other countries in the region.

The highest organized crime levels are recorded in Myanmar (8.08), Colombia (7.82), Mexico (7.68), Ecuador, and Paraguay (7.48 each). The lowest levels are traditionally found in Western and Northern Europe and some Asia-Pacific nations.

The report notes that in 2025, criminal networks are adapting faster to global changes. Key global trends include a decline in heroin's role alongside rising cocaine and synthetic drug use, an increase in financial and cybercrimes, and greater involvement of foreign entities and the private sector in criminal activities.

The Global Organized Crime Index assesses 193 countries based on 15 criminal markets and 12 resilience indicators, including law enforcement effectiveness, international cooperation, transparency, and institutional performance. The index is an analytical tool and does not replace official crime statistics.

Source: podrobno.uz