TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 5. Central Bank of
Uzbekistan has revised upward its economic growth forecast for 2026
to 7-7.5%, Trend
reports.
According to the regulator, economic activity accelerated in the
first quarter of the year, with real GDP expanding by 8.7%.
Stronger performance in the services, construction, and trade
sectors indicates that aggregate demand remains the main driver of
growth.
The bank also noted that the steady rise in investment inflows,
including foreign direct investment, is expected to continue
supporting economic expansion in the coming quarters.
Meanwhile, taking these factors into account, the regulator
upgraded its 2026 outlook, raising the projected growth rate to
7–7.5 percent from the previous estimate of around 6.5-7
percent.
