The volume of Uzbekistan's gross agricultural output reached UZS 444.6 trillion ($35.1bn) in 2024, marking an 18.5% increase over the past five years, according to the Institute of Macroeconomic and Regional Studies.
Experts from the institute, which operates under the Cabinet of Ministers, analyzed the sector’s development, noting that Uzbekistan’s average annual GDP growth over the period was 3.5%.
Uzbekistan maintains its leading position in Central Asia’s agricultural sector, with its agricultural GDP surpassing that of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The sector’s expansion stresses its strategic role in economic growth and food security.
The World Bank highlights Uzbekistan's agricultural efficiency, reporting that the value added per person employed in agriculture is 4.4 times higher than the global average. This reflects rising productivity and modernization efforts in the sector.
Despite population growth, per capita production of key agricultural goods continues to rise. Over the past five years, grain production per capita increased to 238.2 kilograms (+7.6%), while potatoes reached 100.0 kilograms (+8.7%). Vegetable production climbed to 322.7 kilograms (+6.1%), and fruits and berries rose to 88.0 kilograms (+7.4%).
Grape production per capita reached 49.1 kilograms (+2.9%), while melon crops saw the highest increase at 72.2 kilograms (+17.2%). Meat production rose to 79.2 kilograms (+7.5%), milk to 334.8 kilograms (+4.9%), and egg production to 236.9 pieces (+2.4%).
Experts attribute these increases to industry growth and progress in food security, with Uzbekistan strengthening its agricultural output despite demographic challenges.
In 2025, Uzbekistan plans to cultivate crops on 4.8mn hectares. More than 2mn hectares will be allocated for fruits, vegetables, potatoes, legumes, and melons. Authorities will monitor crop distribution and storage, ensuring stable food supplies for the population.
Additionally, a systematic calculation of ten key food products will be implemented to enhance agricultural planning and market stability. These efforts aim to optimize resource allocation and secure a reliable food supply for Uzbekistan’s growing population.
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