Uzbekistan's Economy Grew by 8.5% in H1 2026, Moody's Raises Rating to Ba2

Uzbekistan's economy showed an 8.5% growth in the first half of 2026.

In the first half of 2026, Uzbekistan's economy expanded by 8.5% year-on-year. This significant growth prompted the international rating agency Moody's to raise the country's sovereign credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2.

Furthermore, the rating agency Fitch also maintained Uzbekistan's BB rating but changed the outlook to positive. This situation indicates strong economic momentum achieved through broad-based expansion and significant reforms.

These indicators are being assessed as one of Uzbekistan's strongest macroeconomic achievements since the beginning of the reform era. According to information, these changes were announced on a regional business news portal.