Best and Worst Regions of Uzbekistan Named by 'Initiative Budget' for Q3 2026

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has published a ranking of regional activity under the 'Initiative Budget' for Q3 2026. Bukhara region led with 86.6 points out of 100, followed by Namangan (83.6). The worst result was shown by Andijan region — 55.3 points: out of 16 districts, only one fell into the 'green' category.

Best and Worst Regions of Uzbekistan Named by 'Initiative Budget' for Q3 2026

The key facts

  • Bukhara region — leader of the ranking (86.6 points), Andijan — last place (55.3)
  • The ranking is built on 5 criteria, with a maximum of 20 points for each
  • On implementation of winning projects, the best results were shown by Jizzakh (16), Khorezm (15.5) and Surkhandarya (15.3) regions

Ministry of Economy and Finance published the regional ranking

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the ranking of regional activity and effectiveness under the 'Initiative Budget' based on the results of Q3 2026. The ranking is compiled according to five criteria, with a maximum of 20 points awarded per criterion for each region: organizing the stage of selecting projects proposed by the population; involving residents in 'Initiative Budget' processes; fulfilling requirements for forming territorial savings; public control (evaluation of projects by initiators on the portal); and implementation of winning projects.

Leaders and outsiders

Bukhara region scored 86.6 points out of a maximum possible 100 and was recognized as the most exemplary region in initiative budgeting. Second place went to Namangan region with 83.6 points. Fergana, Surkhandarya and Tashkent regions received 77 points each and also entered the upper part of the ranking.

Andijan region — in last place

Andijan region closes the ranking with a result of 55.3 points, which sharply differs from the indicators of other regions. Out of 16 districts (cities) of the region, only one is classified in the 'green' category, six in the 'yellow', and nine in the 'red'. The Republic of Karakalpakstan, Navoi and Kashkadarya regions overall fell into the 'yellow' category.

Implementation of winning projects

According to the last criterion — implementation of winning projects — the best indicators were recorded in Jizzakh region (16 points out of 20), Khorezm (15.5) and Surkhandarya (15.3). Low results in project implementation were shown by Syrdarya (11.7 points), Navoi (12.4), as well as Andijan and Samarkand regions (12.9 points each).

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