In 2026, 20 times more funds were invested in housing construction than in the arts
Meanwhile, education received almost twice as much funding as healthcare. All figures are in the report
According to data from the National Statistics Committee, in January-September 2026, Uzbekistan utilized 584.2 trillion soums in fixed capital investments.
The volume of utilized investments increased by 20.1% compared to the same period in 2025. The largest sector was manufacturing, with 160.8 trillion soums.
Housing construction received 87.1 trillion soums, while agriculture, forestry, and fisheries received 52.1 trillion soums. Investments in non-residential construction amounted to 51.1 trillion soums.
The production of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning accounted for 39.0 trillion soums. The mining industry was allocated 33.9 trillion soums, and transportation and storage received 27.7 trillion soums.
Investments in wholesale and retail trade, as well as the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, totaled 22.6 trillion soums. Education received 12.7 trillion soums, while water supply, sewage, waste collection, and recycling received 12.2 trillion soums.
Accommodation and food services accounted for 9.5 trillion soums, and information and communication received 9.3 trillion soums. Healthcare and social services were allocated 7.7 trillion soums.
Investments in professional, scientific, and technical activities amounted to 6.1 trillion soums, while financial and insurance activities received 5.4 trillion soums. The arts, entertainment, and recreation accounted for 4.5 trillion soums, and other types of activities received 42.7 trillion soums.
