The share of the unrecorded economy in Uzbekistan has decreased to 21.8 percent. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in January-September 2026, the share of the unrecorded economy in Uzbekistan's gross domestic product reached 21.8 percent. This figure is lower than in the same period of 2025, when it was 23.9 percent, meaning it decreased by 2.1 percentage points.
When examined by sectors, the largest share of the unrecorded economy was found in the agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors, where it amounted to 57.6 percent. In the services sector, this indicator reached 23.8 percent, while in construction it was 8.3 percent, and in industry—4.9 percent.
The unrecorded economy refers to any economic activity that is fully or partially not covered by regular statistical observation. It includes the activities of households and individuals, as well as the hidden economy. The volume of this activity is estimated using indirect methods.
