The key facts

  • As of October 1, 2026, Uzbekistan had 4,851 joint ventures and 17,178 foreign enterprises — an increase of 4,841 (28.2%) over the year and 1.5 times over five years.
  • By the number of enterprises, China leads (6,649), Russia (3,690) and Turkey (2,410); Chinese ones are almost 1.8 times more numerous than Russian ones.
  • China accounts for about 30.2% of enterprises with foreign participation; the ranking reflects the number of enterprises, not the volume of investments.

The number of enterprises with foreign participation grew by 28.2%

According to the Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, as of October 1, 2026, the country had 4,851 joint ventures and 17,178 foreign enterprises. Their total number increased by 4,841, or 28.2%, compared to the same period last year. Over the past five years, the figure has grown 1.5 times.

China tops the ranking by the number of enterprises

By the number of enterprises with their capital, China ranks first — 6,649. It is followed by Russia (3,690) and Turkey (2,410). The number of enterprises with Chinese capital is almost 1.8 times higher than the Russian one. The top ten also includes: Kazakhstan (1,378), South Korea (744), Afghanistan (740), Azerbaijan (519), Tajikistan (490), the UAE (472) and India (455).

About 30% of enterprises are with Chinese participation

According to calculations by the Kun.uz publication based on the figures provided, China accounts for about 30.2% of enterprises with foreign investments in Uzbekistan. The publication notes that the ranking reflects the number of operating enterprises, not the volume of investments.