In the fourth quarter of 2025, labor migrants remitted $5 billion to Uzbekistan, marking a 39.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This data was highlighted in the labor market review published by the Central Bank.
The significant surge in remittances is primarily attributed to increased transfers from Russia and the Asian region. Specifically, volumes from these regions grew by 43% and 39%, respectively, in Q4 compared to the previous year.
In 2025, the population's external mobility and migration also grew notably. This trend is reflected in the diversification of remittances across various regions and a substantial rise in the number of citizens traveling abroad. The number of citizens leaving the country—primarily for tourism and visiting relatives—rose by 22.2% (or 1.4 million people) compared to 2024.
“Due to macroeconomic stability and high income levels in certain countries, migration flows to these nations remain high. Specifically, in 2025, the number of Uzbek residents in South Korea increased by 4.3% to 98.9 thousand. Simultaneously, there was a significant rise in residence permits and non-permanent migrant flows to Turkey. According to the latest data, residence permits issued to Uzbeks in Turkey grew by 10.7% to 64.1 thousand, while the number of non-permanent migrants rose by 18.8% to 13.7 thousand,” the Central Bank review states.
