Statistics: Poverty in Uzbekistan Has Almost Disappeared

According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, the poverty rate dropped to 8.9% in 2024, showing substantial progress compared to the previous 11% rate.

In absolute terms, this means that 719,000 people have moved out of poverty. The most significant improvements were observed in:
🔹 Bukhara, Samarkand, and Namangan regions
🔹 The Republic of Karakalpakstan

Officials highlighted that these statistics were calculated using World Bank methodology, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with international standards.