The key facts

  • The poverty rate over nine months of 2026 fell from 5.8% to 3.6%
  • The number of poverty-free mahallas rose from 1,435 to 3,627
  • 824,000 people were employed and employment was formalized for 980,000

Figures from the ministry's report

The poverty rate in Uzbekistan fell from 5.8% to 3.6% between January and September 2026. These figures are given in the report of the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment, as reported by Kun.uz. According to the same data, the number of mahallas free from poverty rose from 1,435 to 3,627.

Incomes, employment and the 'Ijtimoiy reyestr'

The report states that 581,000 services aimed at increasing incomes were provided to 429,000 families on the 'Ijtimoiy reyestr' (Social Register); as a result, incomes rose for 440,000 families, who were removed from the register. Over nine months, 824,000 citizens were placed in permanent jobs, income-raising assistance was provided to 4.1 million people, and informal employment was formalized for 980,000 citizens.

Vocational training and subsidies

Under vocational training programs, 96,400 people were enrolled in studies: of 59,200 graduates, almost 45,000 found employment. Through the voucher system, about 130,000 people received vouchers, and of the 56,500 who completed their training, more than 43,000 found work. Through the 'Online-mahalla' electronic platform, 7,730 applications for subsidies and 8,835 applications for loans were granted: 64.1 billion soums in subsidies were allocated (up 58.4% from last year) and 79.8 billion soums in loans (+31.4%).

What to keep in mind when reading the figures

The figures cited come from the agency itself and are not the result of independent verification; the publication's summary does not disclose the methodology for calculating the poverty rate or the criteria for removing families from the register. The report also does not explain what share of the income growth is specifically attributable to the ministry's programs and what share is due to other factors. The primary document referenced by the outlet has been published on the government portal, but in the available materials only its summary as presented in the Kun.uz publication is provided.