Uzbekistan’s Foreign Exchange and Gold Reserves Reach a Record US$66.3 Billion as of 1 January

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s foreign exchange and gold reserves continue to grow, reaching US$66.31 billion as of January 1, 2026, according to data from the country’s Central Bank. In December 2025 alone, reserves increased by US$5.07 billion, or 8.3%, while the total growth for the entire year amounted to 61%.

Gold remains a key component of the reserves. The value of gold holdings has set a record for the sixth consecutive month, reaching US$55.09 billion, up US$4.2 billion (8.32%) in December. The physical volume of gold stands at 12.6 million troy ounces, equivalent to 391.9 tons. During December, the regulator added approximately 0.4 million ounces (12.4 tons) to the reserves.

The currency portion of the reserves also rose, increasing by US$829.1 million (+8.45%) to US$10.64 billion. Of this, US$1.48 billion is held with foreign central banks and the International Monetary Fund, while US$7.6 billion is maintained in accounts at other overseas financial institutions.

The value of foreign securities acquired totaled US$1.53 billion, although their share in the overall reserve structure fell to 2.31%.