Senate Approves People-Focused Budget
Uzbekistan
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis has approved Uzbekistan’s state budget for 2026, with more than half of total spending earmarked for social sectors, including education and healthcare.
At the twelfth plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, the Law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2026” was reviewed and approved.
During the discussion, senators noted that the law regulates the formation and execution of the country’s consolidated budget for the coming year. They emphasized the budget’s strong social focus, aimed at improving living standards, promoting a green economy, protecting the environment, expanding healthcare coverage, and ensuring quality education.
According to the presented figures, nearly 55% of state budget expenditures — 220 trillion soums — will be allocated to the social sector. Education spending is set at 100 trillion soums, while healthcare will receive 49 trillion soums, an increase of 11.4% compared to the current year. Inflation in 2026 is projected at 7%.
Total state budget expenditures will amount to 402.6 trillion soums, with revenues estimated at 368.9 trillion soums. The government aims to keep the consolidated budget deficit below 3% of GDP.
During the discussion, senators noted that the law regulates the formation and execution of the country’s consolidated budget for the coming year. They emphasized the budget’s strong social focus, aimed at improving living standards, promoting a green economy, protecting the environment, expanding healthcare coverage, and ensuring quality education.
According to the presented figures, nearly 55% of state budget expenditures — 220 trillion soums — will be allocated to the social sector. Education spending is set at 100 trillion soums, while healthcare will receive 49 trillion soums, an increase of 11.4% compared to the current year. Inflation in 2026 is projected at 7%.
Total state budget expenditures will amount to 402.6 trillion soums, with revenues estimated at 368.9 trillion soums. The government aims to keep the consolidated budget deficit below 3% of GDP.
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