Uzbekistan’s communications market grew by more than 20%
In January–August 2026, the volume reached 71.4 trillion soums, of which 53.6 trillion was in Tashkent
According to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the total volume of services provided in this sector during the first 8 months of 2026 increased by 21.2% compared with the same period last year.
Tashkent remains the absolute leader in terms of performance: from January to August, the volume of sector-related services in the capital reached 53.6 trillion soums. Fergana Region ranked second among the regions, with a result of 2.4 trillion soums. Samarkand and Tashkent regions were close behind, each reporting 2.3 trillion soums. They were followed by Andijan Region, with 1.6 trillion soums, and Kashkadarya, where the sector’s volume was estimated at 1.4 trillion soums.
The IT and communications sector generated 1.2 trillion soums each in Namangan and Khorezm regions. The Republic of Karakalpakstan, as well as Bukhara and Surkhandarya regions, recorded identical results of 1.1 trillion soums each.
Jizzakh Region, with a volume of 897.4 billion soums, and Navoi Region, with 732.5 billion soums, brought up the rear. The smallest amount in the country was recorded in Syrdarya Region at 459.9 billion soums.
