In 2024, investment in Uzbekistan decreased by nearly 50%, according to ESCAP.

According to a report from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the volume of investments attracted to Uzbekistan in 2024 decreased by 49% compared to the previous year, amounting to 4 billion dollars.

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Kazakhstan has emerged as the leader in attracting investments among the countries of Northern and Central Asia. In 2024, the volume of investments in Kazakhstan reached $15.7 billion, which is an 88% increase compared to the previous year. Kazakhstan accounted for 63% of the total investment volume attracted to the region.

The following positions are held in the ranking:

Uzbekistan — $4 billion (-49%);
Kyrgyzstan — $2.1 billion (+310%);
Azerbaijan — $1.2 billion (+1%);
Turkmenistan — $339 million;
Georgia — $126 million;
Armenia — $67 million.

It is noted that international companies are showing interest in projects in the region, particularly in areas such as digitalization, technological innovations, and green energy.

The report emphasizes that the success of new directions depends not only on creating a favorable policy environment but also on providing active support to investors at all stages, including the post-investment period.