The Ministry of Energy reported that between January and June 2026, Uzbekistan produced 45.45 billion kWh of electricity. This figure exceeds the volume recorded for the same period last year by 7.1%.
The Ministry of Energy reported that between January and June 2026, Uzbekistan produced 45.45 billion kWh of electricity. This figure exceeds the volume recorded for the same period last year by 7.1%.
According to the ministry's data, 45 billion 451.8 million kWh was generated over the six-month period. This increase amounted to 2 billion 995.3 million kWh compared to the first half of 2025.
Meanwhile, electricity consumption during the same period reached 44 billion 42.9 million kWh. Compared to last year, consumption increased by 2 billion kWh, which corresponds to a growth of 4.7%.
Electricity production showed accelerated growth in June. In this month alone, the country generated 7 billion 751.1 million kWh, which is 921.1 million kWh, or 13.5%, more than in June of the previous year.
Electricity consumption in June was 7 billion 707.9 million kWh. This exceeds the figures for June 2025 by 609.6 million kWh, or 8.6%.
According to data from the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics, the total electricity generation in Uzbekistan for the period from January to May 2026 amounted to 36,167.3 million kWh. This figure exceeds the volume registered for the same period last year, which reached 35,064.2 million kWh.
However, changes occurred in the production structure. Generation by large enterprises decreased to 24,812.5 million kWh compared to 26,316.5 million kWh the previous year. At the same time, the volume of electricity produced by small enterprises increased to 11,354.8 million kWh, up from 8,747.7 million kWh, indicating the growing significance of small businesses in the country's energy sector.
Regarding thermal energy, production by large enterprises in January-May 2026 decreased to 8,429.8 thousand Gcal, whereas the figure was 10,211.4 thousand Gcal the previous year.
The volume of construction work in Uzbekistan for the period from January to May 2026 reached 104,943.7 billion soums at current prices. This figure demonstrates a growth of 14.5% compared to the same period last year. The data was published by the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The highest growth rates among regions were recorded in the Karakalpakstan Republic, where the increase amounted to 151.3%. Significant growth was also noted in Khorezm region (132.4%) and Bukhara region (126.2%).
The largest absolute volume of construction work is concentrated in Tashkent, which amounted to 28,025.2 billion soums. It is followed by the Tashkent region with a volume of 10,704.9 billion soums and the Fergana region with a figure of 6,874.8 billion soums.
By type of activity, the construction of buildings and structures accounted for the largest share, making up 70.4% of the total volume and showing a growth of 116.9%. Civil object construction provided 20.1% of the total amount, increasing by 14.0%. The share of specialized construction work was 9.5%, while its volume remained almost unchanged compared to the previous year (99.9%).
Small enterprises and microfirms lead the sector, accounting for 48.5% of the total volume of work, corresponding to an amount of 50,847.5 billion soums and a growth of 111.0%. Large construction organizations contributed 26.1% of the total volume (27,399.8 billion soums), showing an increase of 21.5%. The informal sector accounted for 25.4% (26,696.4 billion soums), increasing by 14.6%.
Among large construction organizations, the largest volumes of work were carried out in Tashkent (9.6 trillion soums), Tashkent region (2.9 trillion soums), and Karakalpakstan Republic (1.9 trillion soums). Overall, the construction industry remains predominantly private, as the non-state sector accounts for 97.9% of the total volume, while the state sector provides only 2.1%.
