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ANALYSIS OF HOUSING STOCK GROWTH DYNAMICS IN
UZBEKISTAN IN RECENT YEARS
Inoyatova Durdona Shokhaydarovna
Associate Professor of the Department of Economics,
Renaissance Educational University
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15393349
In recent years, Uzbekistan has witnessed considerable growth in its
housing stock, driven by state-led construction programs, demographic
expansion, and increased investment in urban and rural infrastructure. This
article analyzes the dynamics of housing stock development in Uzbekistan
between 2016 and 2023, highlighting key quantitative indicators, state policy
interventions, regional disparities, and challenges in ensuring housing
affordability and sustainability. The findings underscore the critical importance
of integrated urban planning, public-private partnerships, and financing
mechanisms to ensure inclusive and balanced housing sector growth.
The provision of adequate and affordable housing remains one of the
central goals of Uzbekistan’s socio-economic policy. Over the past decade,
Uzbekistan has undertaken ambitious reforms and investment programs to
modernize its housing sector. This includes both quantitative growth in the
number of housing units and qualitative improvements in their standards,
utilities, and planning. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the
growth dynamics of housing stock in Uzbekistan in recent years, focusing on
post-2016 development trends.
Between 2016 and 2023, Uzbekistan experienced a significant surge in
housing construction. According to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan:
In 2016, the total area of newly built housing amounted to 13.3 million
square meters.
By 2020, this figure reached 18.9 million square meters, representing a
42% increase compared to 2016.
In 2023, Uzbekistan recorded the construction of over 23.5 million square
meters of residential space, reflecting consistent annual growth.
This growth was driven by multiple factors:
Implementation of the State Program for Affordable Housing Construction
(2017–2021)
Expansion of mortgage lending programs by commercial banks
Strong demographic growth, particularly in urban centers such as Tashkent,
Samarkand, and Andijan
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Increased participation of private construction companies and foreign
investors
Despite overall growth, regional disparities persist in housing stock
development:
Table-1
Regional disparities in housing development
2023 Housing Area
Built (mln m²)
This inequality is largely attributed to differences in population density,
economic activity, infrastructure availability, and government investment
allocations.
Government programs and policy measures
The Presidential Decree No. PP-3305 (2017) initiated mass construction of
affordable housing in rural areas, expanding access to modern homes for
thousands of families.
The “Obod Qishloq” and “Obod Mahalla” programs aimed to improve
housing and infrastructure in underdeveloped regions, enhancing the quality of
rural life.
Concessional mortgage loans, especially for youth and low-income families,
significantly boosted housing demand and supported home ownership.
The adoption of digital cadastral systems and single-window services
streamlined property registration and construction permits, improving
transparency and efficiency.
The housing stock in Uzbekistan has grown significantly since 2016,
reflecting both government commitment and market response. While the
country has made strides in increasing the volume of available housing, the
focus must now shift toward ensuring long-term affordability, sustainability, and
balanced regional development. By addressing structural challenges and
leveraging global best practices, Uzbekistan can build a more inclusive and
resilient housing sector.
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List of literature:
1.
State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics. (2023).
Housing construction data (2016–2023). Retrieved from https://stat.uz
2.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. (2017). Decree No. PP-3305 on
the Program for Affordable Housing Construction in Rural Areas. Retrieved from
https://lex.uz
3.
UN-Habitat. (2022). Housing and sustainable urban development in
Central Asia. Nairobi: United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
4.
World Bank. (2020). Uzbekistan Urbanization Review: Toward Sustainable
Cities. Washington, DC: World Bank Publications. https://www.worldbank.org
5.
Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan. (2023). Annual socio-
economic development report. Tashkent.
6.
Asian Development Bank. (2021). Uzbekistan: Country Partnership
Strategy (2021–2025). Manila: ADB Publications.
