In Uzbekistan, the poverty rate dropped from 5.8 percent to 3.6 percent in nine months - Ministry of Employment
Over the past 9 months, 824 thousand citizens have been placed in permanent jobs. In addition, 4.1 million residents were helped to increase their income, and the informal employment of 980 thousand citizens was formalized.
Poverty rate in Uzbekistan decreased from 5.8 percent to 3.6 percent in nine months — Ministry of Employment
During January-September 2026, the poverty rate in Uzbekistan fell from 5.8 percent to 3.6 percent. This was reported in the report of the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Employment.
According to the report, the number of poverty-free mahallas increased from 1,435 to 3,627. In order to increase their income, 581 thousand services were provided to 429 thousand families in the "Social Register", as a result of which 440 thousand families whose income increased were removed from the register.
Over the past 9 months, 824 thousand citizens were permanently employed. In addition, 4.1 million residents were helped to increase their income, and the informal employment of 980 thousand citizens was formalized.
It is noted that within the framework of vocational training programs, 96.4 thousand people were involved in training, and out of 59.2 thousand graduates who completed it, almost 45 thousand were provided with jobs. Through the voucher system, vouchers were allocated to almost 130 thousand people, and out of 56.5 thousand people who completed the training, more than 43 thousand were employed.
Also, in January-September, a total of 7,730 subsidy and 8,835 loan applications were satisfied through the Online Mahalla electronic platform. As a result, 64.1 billion sum in subsidies (an increase of 58.4 percent compared to last year) and 79.8 billion sum in loans (+31.4 percent) were allocated.