Uzbekistan had 330,830 dehqon (smallholder) farms in operation as of Oct. 1, 2026, according to data from the National Statistics Committee. The figures show a sizable network of small agricultural producers spread across the country’s regions. Andijan region recorded the largest number at 50,775, while Tashkent city had the fewest at 130. The distribution is significant for assessing the territorial structure of Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector and the role of small-scale producers. The report provides a snapshot of the sector at a specific date rather than a measure of production performance.
Key Takeaways: As of Oct. 1, 2026, Uzbekistan has 330,830 dehqon farms; Andijan leads with 50,775, followed by Khorezm with 44,658 and Samarkand with 33,343; Tashkent city records only 130 farms.
Dehqon farms are an important part of Uzbekistan’s agricultural economy, contributing to fruit and vegetable production, rural employment and local food supply. They are generally small, family-based producers operating on household plots and small land holdings. Regional differences may reflect population density, access to irrigated land, agricultural specialization and local farming traditions. For policymakers, the regional spread can help identify where advisory services and infrastructure may need different approaches.
The high counts in Andijan, Khorezm and Samarkand suggest that smallholder farming is particularly active in those regions. Tashkent city’s very low figure is consistent with its urban environment, limited land resources and different employment structure. At the same time, the number of farms does not by itself capture land area, output or employment levels; the published data primarily tracks the number of operating entities.
The regional breakdown is: Andijan region — 50,775; Khorezm — 44,658; Samarkand — 33,343; Fergana — 31,748; Kashkadarya — 29,622; Namangan — 24,889; Surkhandarya — 24,092; Tashkent region — 19,274; Bukhara — 18,531; Jizzakh — 16,281; Syrdarya — 13,910; Republic of Karakalpakstan — 12,885; Navoiy — 10,692; Tashkent city — 130.
The data may inform further analysis of support for dehqon farms, the regional tailoring of agricultural services and efforts to use land resources more efficiently. Updated statistics from the National Statistics Committee will allow observers to track changes in the number of farms and their contribution to the economy. For now, the published figures reflect the current official statistical picture.
Source: kun.uz