Uzbekistan tops Central Asia in Open Data Transparency, rises 18 positions globally

Uzbekistan has climbed to 12th place in the international Open Data Inventory (ODIN) ranking for 2024, scoring 83 points among 198 countries while maintaining its position as the leading nation in Central Asia.

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For reference, the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) promotes open data policies, identifies gaps in official statistics, improves communication between national statistical agencies and data users, and evaluates transparency.

Compared to the end of 2023, when Uzbekistan ranked 30th globally with a score of 70 points among 195 countries, the nation has risen 18 positions.

The National Statistics Committee launched the integrated information system portal "Statistics" (SIAT) as part of efforts to enhance accessibility and transparency.

Currently, the SIAT system provides users with access to over 2,900 official statistical indicators in three languages. These indicators can be downloaded for free in five different formats, complete with accompanying metadata to ensure ease of use.

The launch of this portal and its capabilities have been positively assessed by experts at Open Data Watch, playing a significant role in Uzbekistan's improved ranking in the Open Data Inventory.