Uzbekistan's outstanding loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) amount to 73.64 million SDR, or approximately $101.2 million. This places the country second in Central Asia in terms of debt to the fund.

Tajikistan leads the region with an outstanding debt of 111.36 million SDR, equivalent to about $153 million. Kyrgyzstan owes the fund 54.02 million SDR — roughly $74.2 million. Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan do not appear on the current list of countries with outstanding IMF loans.

Uzbekistan's current debt stems from emergency financing received during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, the country required urgent funds to support its economy and healthcare system.

Earlier reports indicated that by the end of the second quarter of 2026, Uzbekistan's public debt had reached $48.3 billion, increasing by $1.3 billion over three months. This points to a steady rise in government financial obligations.

Experts warn that growing external debt could negatively affect economic stability, especially amid global uncertainty. The government needs to revise its debt management strategy.

Source: podrobno.uz