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Central Asia

Remittances to Uzbekistan reach $15.2 billion, but growth slows

In January-September 2026, Uzbekistan received $15.17 billion in remittances—8.9% more than the previous year. However, the growth rate has declined.

04 Nov, 18:20Read in Russian
commons.wikimedia.org — Charlotte Kramer

According to data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, inflows from abroad amounted to $15.17 billion over the first nine months of 2026. During the same period, $1.95 billion was sent out of the country, resulting in a positive remittance balance of $13.2 billion.

The growth in inflows has slowed compared to the previous two years. Meanwhile, the volume of remittances sent from Uzbekistan remained nearly unchanged, and in the third quarter, inflows increased by only 2.9% year-on-year.

On November 2, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set a target to increase the annual volume of remittances to families to $50 billion.

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