Economy, jobs and prices in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan: official figures
Gross regional product per person in Karakalpakstan was 26,489,500 soums in 2025 (current prices), the 2nd lowest of 14 among the regions. The national figure was 48,816,400 soums.
Is Karakalpakstan richer or poorer than the Uzbekistan average?
Karakalpakstan produced 54% 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 Karakalpakstan growing?
Gross regional product per person in Karakalpakstan rose from 13,676,900 soums in 2020 to 26,489,500 soums in 2025 at current prices, a rise of 94%. 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 Karakalpakstan?
The unemployment rate in Karakalpakstan was 5.0% in 2025 (preliminary), the joint highest 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 Karakalpakstan falling?
Unemployment in Karakalpakstan was 10.5% in 2020 and 5.0% in 2025, a change of -5.5 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 Karakalpakstan?
The average nominal wage in Karakalpakstan was 4,226,500 soums in 2025, the 6th 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 Karakalpakstan higher than the Uzbekistan average?
Wages in Karakalpakstan were 82% 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 Karakalpakstan?
The average nominal wage in Karakalpakstan rose 105% between 2020 and 2025, from 2,059,642 to 4,226,500 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 Karakalpakstan compares with other republics
Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) (2025)
Karakalpakstan ranks 13 of 14, highest first. Thousand soums per resident at current prices.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Khorezm Region | 30,714 |
| 9 | Samarkand Region | 28,002 |
| 10 | Namangan Region | 27,021 |
| 11 | Kashkadarya Region | 26,857 |
| 12 | Fergana Region | 26,604 |
| 13 | Karakalpakstan | 26,490 |
| 14 | Surkhandarya Region | 22,223 |
Unemployment rate (2025)
Karakalpakstan ranks 1 of 14, highest first. Preliminary 2025 data.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karakalpakstan | 5.0% |
| 2 | Namangan Region | 5.0% |
| 3 | Syrdarya Region | 5.0% |
| 4 | Jizzakh Region | 4.9% |
| 5 | Kashkadarya Region | 4.9% |
| 6 | Surkhandarya Region | 4.9% |
| 7 | Fergana Region | 4.9% |
Average nominal wage (soums) (2025)
Karakalpakstan ranks 6 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average nominal wage (soums) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tashkent Region | 4,558,562 |
| 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 |
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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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