Economy, jobs and prices in Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan: official figures
Gross regional product per person in Bukhara Region was 41,399,100 soums in 2025 (current prices), the 4th highest of 14 among the regions. The national figure was 48,816,400 soums.
Is Bukhara Region richer or poorer than the Uzbekistan average?
Bukhara Region produced 85% of the national average gross product per person in 2025.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bukhara Region growing?
Gross regional product per person in Bukhara Region rose from 18,921,000 soums in 2020 to 41,399,100 soums in 2025 at current prices, a rise of 119%. Prices rose over the same period, so this is not a real-terms rise. The national rise was 137%.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bukhara Region?
The unemployment rate in Bukhara Region was 4.7% in 2025 (preliminary), the joint 3rd lowest of 14 among the regions. The national rate was 4.8%.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction data (SIAT) · saved copyIs unemployment in Bukhara Region falling?
Unemployment in Bukhara Region was 10.6% in 2020 and 4.7% in 2025, a change of -5.9 percentage points. Nationally it went from 10.5% to 4.8%.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction data (SIAT) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bukhara Region?
The average nominal wage in Bukhara Region was 4,115,696 soums in 2025, the 7th highest of 14 among the regions. The national average was 5,179,326 soums.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyAre wages in Bukhara Region higher than the Uzbekistan average?
Wages in Bukhara Region were 79% of the national average in 2025.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyHow much have wages risen in Bukhara Region?
The average nominal wage in Bukhara Region rose 96% between 2020 and 2025, from 2,100,783 to 4,115,696 soums. These are cash wages before inflation; the national rise was 133%.
Source: National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database) · saved copyHow Bukhara Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) (2025)
Bukhara Region ranks 4 of 14, highest first. Thousand soums per resident at current prices.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navoi Region | 152,238 |
| 2 | Tashkent City | 116,747 |
| 3 | Tashkent Region | 57,480 |
| 4 | Bukhara Region | 41,399 |
| 5 | Syrdarya Region | 38,137 |
| 6 | Jizzakh Region | 34,117 |
| 7 | Andijan Region | 30,852 |
Unemployment rate (2025)
Bukhara Region ranks 10 of 14, highest first. Preliminary 2025 data.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fergana Region | 4.9% |
| 8 | Andijan Region | 4.8% |
| 9 | Tashkent Region | 4.8% |
| 10 | Bukhara Region | 4.7% |
| 11 | Samarkand Region | 4.7% |
| 12 | Khorezm Region | 4.7% |
| 13 | Navoi Region | 4.2% |
Average nominal wage (soums) (2025)
Bukhara Region ranks 7 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average nominal wage (soums) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Andijan Region | 4,281,028 |
| 5 | Syrdarya Region | 4,240,386 |
| 6 | Karakalpakstan | 4,226,500 |
| 7 | Bukhara Region | 4,115,696 |
| 8 | Khorezm Region | 3,995,520 |
| 9 | Jizzakh Region | 3,951,059 |
| 10 | Samarkand Region | 3,823,946 |
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Sources
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database): Gross domestic (regional) product per capita, annual, current prices (thousand soums), 2010-2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7bf108d64724…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, from Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction data (SIAT): Unemployment rate (%), by region and district, 2010-2025 (2025 preliminary), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a87992765a60…)
- National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan (SIAT open database): Average nominal wages, annual (soums), by region and district, 2017-2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f7d731fe035a…)
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