Economy, jobs and prices in Samarkand Region, Uzbekistan: official figures
Gross regional product per person in Samarkand Region was 28,001,800 soums in 2025 (current prices), the 6th lowest of 14 among the regions. The national figure was 48,816,400 soums.
Is Samarkand Region richer or poorer than the Uzbekistan average?
Samarkand Region produced 57% 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 Samarkand Region growing?
Gross regional product per person in Samarkand Region rose from 12,686,500 soums in 2020 to 28,001,800 soums in 2025 at current prices, a rise of 121%. 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 Samarkand Region?
The unemployment rate in Samarkand 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 Samarkand Region falling?
Unemployment in Samarkand Region was 11.0% in 2020 and 4.7% in 2025, a change of -6.3 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 Samarkand Region?
The average nominal wage in Samarkand Region was 3,823,946 soums in 2025, the 5th lowest 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 Samarkand Region higher than the Uzbekistan average?
Wages in Samarkand Region were 74% 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 Samarkand Region?
The average nominal wage in Samarkand Region rose 121% between 2020 and 2025, from 1,733,822 to 3,823,946 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 Samarkand Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) (2025)
Samarkand Region ranks 9 of 14, highest first. Thousand soums per resident at current prices.
| Rank | Region | Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jizzakh Region | 34,117 |
| 7 | Andijan Region | 30,852 |
| 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 |
Unemployment rate (2025)
Samarkand Region ranks 11 of 14, highest first. Preliminary 2025 data.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 14 | Tashkent City | 4.0% |
Average nominal wage (soums) (2025)
Samarkand Region ranks 10 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average nominal wage (soums) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bukhara Region | 4,115,696 |
| 8 | Khorezm Region | 3,995,520 |
| 9 | Jizzakh Region | 3,951,059 |
| 10 | Samarkand Region | 3,823,946 |
| 11 | Fergana Region | 3,814,588 |
| 12 | Namangan Region | 3,778,986 |
| 13 | Kashkadarya Region | 3,635,987 |
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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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