The Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Industry of Uzbekistan presented key socio-economic indicators reflecting the country's development since gaining independence. These data cover various periods from 1991 to 2026.
According to information published by the chamber, the permanent population of Uzbekistan increased from 20.6 million people in 1991 to 38.2 million people as of January 1, 2026.
The country's gross domestic product grew from $6.4 billion in 1994 to $147.1 billion in 2025. Over the same period, the total volume of foreign trade reached $82.8 billion, compared to $3.3 billion registered in 1991.
Exports increased to $34.2 billion in 2025, up from approximately $1.8 billion in 1991. The total volume of investments rose from $1.1 billion in 1991 to $48.5 billion in 2025.
Significant growth was also observed in industrial production and construction. Industrial production expanded from $3 billion in 1991 to $87.5 billion in 2025, while the total volume of construction works increased from $611 million in 1995 to $25 billion in 2025.
Educational infrastructure expanded during the post-independence period. The number of higher education institutions grew from 52 in the 1991/1992 academic year to 215 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The number of general secondary schools increased from 8,557 to 11,118 over the same period.
Improvements were also noted in healthcare and public health. The number of hospitals increased from 1,388 in 1991 to 1,972 in 2024. The average life expectancy increased from 66.4 years in 1991 to 75.4 years in 2025.
Household ownership of durable goods has changed significantly over the past decades. In 2010, there were 21 cars per 100 households, and by 2025, this figure reached 61 per 100 households. Mobile phone penetration grew from 145 units per 100 households in 2010 to 359 units in 2025.
Tourism indicators showed noticeable expansion, increasing from 1.9 million tourist arrivals in 2012 to 11.7 million visitors in 2025. The total number of operating enterprises and organizations as of January 1 increased from 201,000 in 2010 to 474,900 in 2025.