Economy

Uzbekistan has more than 621,000 active businesses

Uzbekistan has more than 621,000 active businesses
Uzbekistan has more than 621,000 active businesses / Photo: UzDaily.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan had 621,100 active enterprises and organisations as of 1 October 2026. The largest number was recorded in trade, with 170,555 entities, the National Statistics Committee reported.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing ranked second, with 135,411 enterprises and organisations. The industrial sector had 66,001 entities.

A total of 35,439 enterprises were registered in accommodation and food services, while construction accounted for 34,451. Another 19,674 organisations operated in transportation and storage.

Healthcare and social services accounted for 15,845 enterprises and organisations, while 14,426 operated in information and communications.

The remaining 129,253 entities were engaged in other types of economic activity.

Akbarjon Abrorjonov
Akbarjon Abrorjonov

Akbarjon Abrorjonov is a young journalist who joined UzDaily as a freelance contributor in May 2026. He writes articles in both Russian and English, covering news and developments for the publication.