Bank Deposits in Uzbekistan Rise 33 Percent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Total deposits in Uzbekistan’s banking system reached 433.9 trillion soums in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

The figure increased by 33.1% compared to the same period last year, when total deposits stood at 326.0 trillion soums.

Growth was recorded across all main maturity categories, reflecting an expansion of the banking sector’s deposit base.

Demand deposits, including funds held in current accounts and bank cards, rose from 92.6 trillion soums to 125.6 trillion soums, up 35.7%.

Short-term deposits with maturities from one day to 30 days showed the fastest growth, more than doubling from 10.1 trillion soums to 20.9 trillion soums, an increase of 106.2%.

Deposits with maturities from 30 to 180 days increased from 40.3 trillion soums to 56.1 trillion soums, up 39.3%. Deposits from 180 to 365 days rose from 58.4 trillion soums to 68.0 trillion soums, an increase of 16.3%.

Long-term deposits exceeding one year grew from 124.6 trillion soums to 163.4 trillion soums, up 31.2%.

At the end of the reporting period, long-term deposits accounted for the largest share of the banking system’s deposit structure at 37.7%, indicating sustained interest in long-term savings instruments.