TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, October 2. In the first half of 2025, Uzbekistan’s external debt increased by $8.1 billion, exceeding $72 billion.
Data obtained by Trend from the country's Central Bank shows that of this amount, the government's external debt amounted to $36.8 billion, while corporate debt reached $35.4 billion.
Over the same period, Uzbekistan's total exports rose by 29 percent, reaching $16.6 billion, while total imports increased by 10 percent, amounting to nearly $23 billion. The growth of international remittances contributed to a positive balance in primary and secondary income, totaling $850.9 million and $5.4 billion, respectively.
Moreover, net foreign direct investment inflows grew by 42 percent compared to the same period in 2024, reaching $1.6 billion. Residents’ foreign currency assets increased by $12.1 billion (13 percent), while external liabilities rose by $8.9 billion (11 percent) compared to the beginning of the year.
