Small enterprises generated 904.8 trillion soms of Uzbekistan's gross domestic product (GDP) from January to September 2026, which accounts for 53.8% of the total national figure. As of October 1st, there were 1,264,500 active small enterprises operating in the country, according to data from the National Statistical Committee of Uzbekistan.
The total number includes 551,100 small enterprises and microfirms, including farms and dehqan farms. Additionally, there are 357,900 individual entrepreneurs registered in the country, 330,800 dehqan farms operating without legal entity status, 18,800 artisans, 4,900 family businesses, and 900 importers.
On average, there are 32.2 small enterprises per 1,000 residents of Uzbekistan. The highest rate was recorded in Tashkent (51.9), followed by Khorezm region (44.7), Syrdarya region (41.5), and Jizzakh region (36.5).
In absolute terms, Tashkent has the largest number of small enterprises—168,700. This is followed by Samarkand region with 122,300, Fergana region with 117,200, and Andijan region with 116,100.
In the first nine months of the year, 66,300 new small enterprises and microfirms were created, excluding farms and dehqan farms. The largest number of new businesses was opened in the trade sector—22,823. Additionally, 8,716 enterprises were established in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, 7,924 in industry, and 5,921 in accommodation and public catering.
Small businesses accounted for the largest share of production in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector—93.2%. Their contribution reached 78.3% in transport, storage, information, and communications, and 75.4% in construction.
Small enterprises produced industrial goods worth 380.2 trillion soms, which accounted for 35% of the country's total industrial output. This figure showed a growth of 6.9% compared to the same period in 2025.
Construction work performed by small enterprises increased by 15.3%, reaching 249.8 trillion soms, covering 73.6% of the national volume. Investments in fixed capital from small enterprises grew by 27.5%, amounting to 402.5 trillion soms, or 68.9% of total investments. Production in agriculture, forestry, and fishing grew by 2.1%, reaching 426.9 trillion soms, corresponding to 91.7% of the sector's total volume.
Retail revenue of small businesses increased by 21.5%, reaching 355.4 trillion soms, which is 82.2% of the total volume. Service output grew by 17.4%, totaling 567.5 trillion soms, or 56.6% of the total volume.
Exports of goods and services by small enterprises reached 12.1 billion US dollars, accounting for 47% of Uzbekistan's total exports. Imports amounted to 20.7 billion US dollars, covering 52.3% of the national volume. In the field of road freight transport, small businesses provided 56.4% of transports, while the volume of transported goods increased by 12.5%. They also represented 79% of turnover freight transport, which grew by 10.6%.
