Uzbekistan's external debt has reached 72 billion dollars

In the first half of 2025, Uzbekistan's total external debt increased by 8.1 billion dollars, exceeding 72 billion dollars. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan announced this in its data on the balance of payments and international investment position. The state's external debt amounted to 36.8 billion dollars, while the corporate sector's debt was 35.4 billion dollars.

These indicators reflect the growth of the country's foreign economic activity and its position in the international financial market. Additionally, export volume increased by 29 percent, reaching 16.6 billion dollars.

Imports grew by 10 percent, approaching 23 billion dollars. In the first half of 2025, a positive trade balance was recorded in international money transfers and income.

Primary income showed a surplus of 850.9 million dollars, and secondary income recorded a surplus of 5.4 billion dollars. Foreign direct investments to Uzbekistan reached 1.6 billion dollars, increasing by 42 percent compared to the same period last year.

At the same time, residents' foreign currency assets increased by 12.1 billion dollars. Overall, Uzbekistan's international financial position and external debt continue to develop steadily based on new economic dynamics (source: Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan).