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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.15447579
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
Increased participation of private construction companies and foreign
investors
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Despite overall growth, regional disparities persist in housing stock
development:
Table-1
Regional disparities in housing development
Region
2023 Housing Area
Built (mln m²)
Share in Total (%)
Tashkent City
4.8
20.4%
Samarkand Region
2.3
9.8%
Fergana Region
2.0
8.5%
Surkhandarya
1.1
4.7%
Karakalpakstan
0.9
3.8%
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.
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
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3.
UN-Habitat. (2022). Housing and sustainable urban development in Central
Asia. Nairobi: United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
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World Bank. (2020). Uzbekistan Urbanization Review: Toward Sustainable
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Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan. (2023). Annual socio-
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