Economy, jobs and prices in Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan: official figures
Gross regional product per person in Surkhandarya Region was 22,223,400 soums in 2025 (current prices), the lowest of 14 among the regions. The national figure was 48,816,400 soums.
Is Surkhandarya Region richer or poorer than the Uzbekistan average?
Surkhandarya Region produced 46% 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 Surkhandarya Region growing?
Gross regional product per person in Surkhandarya Region rose from 10,747,100 soums in 2020 to 22,223,400 soums in 2025 at current prices, a rise of 107%. 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 Surkhandarya Region?
The unemployment rate in Surkhandarya Region was 4.9% in 2025 (preliminary), the joint 4th 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 Surkhandarya Region falling?
Unemployment in Surkhandarya Region was 11.1% in 2020 and 4.9% in 2025, a change of -6.2 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 Surkhandarya Region?
The average nominal wage in Surkhandarya Region was 3,630,611 soums in 2025, the 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 Surkhandarya Region higher than the Uzbekistan average?
Wages in Surkhandarya Region were 70% 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 Surkhandarya Region?
The average nominal wage in Surkhandarya Region rose 99% between 2020 and 2025, from 1,825,793 to 3,630,611 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 Surkhandarya Region compares with other regions
Gross regional product per capita, 2025 (thousand soums, current prices) (2025)
Surkhandarya Region ranks 14 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)
Surkhandarya Region ranks 6 of 14, highest first. Preliminary 2025 data.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 8 | Andijan Region | 4.8% |
| 9 | Tashkent Region | 4.8% |
Average nominal wage (soums) (2025)
Surkhandarya Region ranks 14 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average nominal wage (soums) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | Surkhandarya Region | 3,630,611 |
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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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