Economy

Uzbekistan’s Accommodation and Food Services Rise 11.3%

Uzbekistan’s Accommodation and Food Services Rise 11.3%
Uzbekistan’s Accommodation and Food Services Rise 11.3% / Photo: UzDaily.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The value of accommodation and food services in Uzbekistan reached 179.7 trillion soums in January–September 2026, increasing by 11.3% compared with the same period last year, the press service of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reported.

Tashkent led the country in the volume of services provided, with the figure reaching 32.6 trillion soums. Samarkand Region ranked second at 21.6 trillion soums, followed by Namangan Region with 17.8 trillion soums.

Samarkand Region recorded the fastest growth during the reporting period, at 14.9%.

For 2026, the authorities aim to increase the total value of accommodation and food services nationwide to 220 trillion soums. By the end of September, 81.7% of the annual target had been achieved.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.