Which sector is most popular among entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan?

As of May 1, 2025, a total of 381,890 business entities, excluding farmers and peasant farms, were operating in Uzbekistan. This was reported by the National Statistics Committee.

Since the beginning of the year, the number of business entities has increased further. More precisely, over the past four months, this indicator has increased by 20,097. This indicates the rapid development of small business and private entrepreneurship in our country.

When analyzing statistics, it became clear that the largest part of entrepreneurs is those operating in the trade sector. Currently, the share of enterprises engaged in trade is 38.2 percent. This indicates that the main part of entrepreneurship in our republic is directed precisely to the trade sector. So far, a total of 145,939 entities are operating in this direction.

Along with trade, the number of entrepreneurs in the industrial sector is also increasing. Today, the number of business entities operating in this sector has reached 56,440. This has a positive impact on the development of small businesses and the private sector in the industry of our republic.

The number of enterprises operating in the field of agriculture, forestry and fisheries also shows significant indicators. Currently, 32,242 business entities operate in this sector. In particular, small business plays a significant role in this sector in terms of effective management of natural resources, production of agricultural products and increasing export potential.

28,107 entities operate in the construction sector. The participation of entrepreneurs in the construction of new buildings, residential areas and infrastructure facilities is increasing. The activity of entrepreneurs in this sector makes a significant contribution to shaping the modern appearance of cities.

The number of business entities in the field of accommodation and catering services is also increasing. Currently, the number of enterprises in this direction is 27 thousand 784. This mainly includes hotels, restaurants, cafes and other types of public catering facilities.

There are 16 thousand 188 business entities in the transport, transportation and storage sector, which are also becoming an important part of our economy. The number of entrepreneurs in the information and communications sector is 10 thousand 16. The healthcare and social services sector is also rapidly growing in attracting entrepreneurs, and currently 9 thousand 532 entities are operating.

Also, the number of business entities operating in various other areas is 55 thousand 642.

In general, small business and private entrepreneurship are developing rapidly in Uzbekistan. The benefits, financial support and conditions provided by the state to entrepreneurs create broad opportunities for the further development of this sector. This, in turn, serves to ensure employment of the population, strengthen economic stability, and raise the country's development to a higher level.