Uzbekistan builds 25.2% more apartments in 9 months than last year
But only 48.4% of the 2026 annual plan has been completed so far
The Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that 67,859 apartments were commissioned in the country over the first nine months of 2026. This is 13,683 apartments, or 25.2%, more than the figure for the same period last year.
The plan for the entire 2026 year calls for the construction of 140,206 apartments. As of October 1, 48.4% of this plan has been completed.
The ministry separately presented data on the "New Uzbekistan" districts, which have been under development since 2021. These districts simultaneously build housing, roads, engineering utilities, and social infrastructure facilities. The program aims to create modern housing and living environments.
Between 2022 and 2025, 55,264 apartments were built and commissioned in these districts. In 2026, work is underway in 61 districts, where 33,926 apartments are to be constructed. By October 1, 13,408 apartments had been handed over to residents—nearly 40% of the annual target.
The ministry links the development of housing construction to urban growth. Uzbekistan's population has reached 39.5 million people, of whom 21.5 million live in cities. The urbanization rate stands at 54.4%.
The "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy envisions increasing this figure to 60%.
Over the past ten years, the country has built 12,000 multi-story buildings and commissioned over 600,000 apartments. The living space per capita has exceeded 19.2 square meters.
