Uzbekistan's public debt has reached 47 billion dollars
Uzbekistan's public debt reached 47 billion dollars by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to reports provided by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this figure has increased by 4.4 billion dollars compared to the same period last year. An analysis of the country's total debt structure reveals that the main part consists of external debt.
Specifically, 39.8 billion dollars were attracted from external sources, while 7.2 billion dollars account for internal debt. The growth rate of the debt is mainly due to funds obtained from international financial markets.
The directions for the expenditure of external debt funds were also disclosed by the ministry. According to it, 19.7 billion dollars of the total external debt were directed towards covering the state budget deficit.
The remaining funds were spent on developing key sectors of the country's economy. These include projects to improve the fuel and energy sector, transport system, agriculture and water management, and housing and communal services.
Additionally, significant investments were made in social sectors, including healthcare, public education, and the implementation of modern information technologies. Prestigious international financial institutions are listed as Uzbekistan's main creditors.
Currently, the country's debt to the World Bank stands at 9.04 billion dollars, and its obligations to the Asian Development Bank amount to 8.3 billion dollars. Furthermore, a certain portion of the state's external debt is owed to the People's Republic of China, Japan, and other foreign financial organizations.
It is also worth noting that 5.8 billion dollars were attracted through the issuance of government bonds on international financial markets. These indicators demonstrate the country's efforts to maintain its reputation and investment attractiveness in the international financial market.
Although the amount of public debt has increased, it remains within limits that do not pose a risk to economic stability.
