IMF projects Uzbekistan's economy to grow 7.8% in 2026, slowing to 6.5% in 2027
In its October World Economic Outlook, the IMF projects Uzbekistan's economy to grow by 7.8% in 2026 and 6.5% in 2027. The forecast is tied to the regional context: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, rising commodity prices and AI investments affect the region's countries in different ways.
Otabek Yusupov