Draft state budget for 2026: How much funding will each institution receive?

Uzbekistan expects GDP growth of 6.6 percent and inflation of around 7 percent in 2026. The budget deficit ceiling is projected at UZS 51.6 trillion, equivalent to 3 percent of GDP. The upper limit for new external state borrowing is set at $5 billion, of which $2.5 billion will support the state budget and $2.5 billion will be directed toward investment projects.

The draft law On the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2026 has been made available for public discussion. Under the draft, consolidated budget revenues are projected at UZS 515.3 trillion, while expenditures are set at UZS 566.9 trillion. The deficit ceiling remains at UZS 51.6 trillion – equal to 3 percent of GDP.

In 2026, the maximum amount of new external state borrowing will be $5 billion, half of which will be used to support the budget and the other half to finance investment projects. The government also plans to issue state securities worth UZS 30 trillion on behalf of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

GDP is expected to exceed UZS 1 quadrillion 976 trillion in 2026. Forecasts indicate GDP growth of 6.6 percent in 2026, 6.8 percent in 2027, and 6.9 percent in 2028.

According to the document, inflation is expected to settle around 7 percent in 2026.

Planned maximum allocations for government institutions in 2026:

Ministry of Preschool and School Education – UZS 63.69 trillion (2025: UZS 59.5 trillion)
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation – UZS 6.36 trillion (UZS 6.6 trillion)
Ministry of Health – UZS 6.80 trillion (UZS 5.1 trillion)
Ministry of Culture – UZS 1.28 trillion (UZS 1.17 trillion)
Ministry of Sports – UZS 1.22 trillion (UZS 1.13 trillion)
Ministry of Construction – UZS 2.23 trillion (UZS 1.99 trillion)
Ministry of Agriculture – UZS 2.27 trillion (UZS 1.79 trillion)
Ministry of Water Resources – UZS 10.36 trillion (UZS 10.4 trillion)
Ministry of Energy – UZS 110 billion (UZS 123 billion)
Ministry of Transport – UZS 7.3 trillion (UZS 6.7 trillion)
Ministry of Ecology – UZS 1.10 trillion (UZS 927 billion)
Ministry of Geology – UZS 838 billion (UZS 1 trillion)
Competition Committee – UZS 13.5 billion (UZS 12.6 billion)
Agency for State Asset Management – UZS 13.1 billion (UZS 12.1 billion)
Ministry of Employment – UZS 582.8 billion (UZS 733 billion)
National Statistics Committee – UZS 346.4 billion (UZS 238.8 billion)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – UZS 1.12 trillion (UZS 1 trillion)
Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade – UZS 1.62 trillion (UZS 1.11 trillion)
Ministry of Digital Technologies – UZS 528 billion (UZS 532 billion)
Ministry of Justice – UZS 350 billion (UZS 322 billion)
Ministry of Economy and Finance – UZS 105.9 trillion (UZS 95.9 trillion)
Tax Committee – UZS 176.7 billion (UZS 169.4 billion)
Cabinet of Ministers – UZS 2.59 trillion (UZS 2.18 trillion)
Presidential Administration – UZS 3.05 trillion (UZS 1.67 trillion)
Senate – UZS 128.1 billion (UZS 127 billion)
Legislative Chamber – UZS 229.3 billion (UZS 178.9 billion)
Ombudsman – UZS 24.5 billion (UZS 18.6 billion)
Prosecutor General’s Office – UZS 3 trillion (UZS 2.7 trillion)
Supreme Court – UZS 1.99 trillion (UZS 1.8 trillion)
Constitutional Court – UZS 13.2 billion (UZS 12.9 billion)
Supreme Judicial Council – UZS 58.7 billion (UZS 53.7 billion)
Central Election Commission – UZS 31.98 billion (UZS 29.4 billion)
National TV and Radio Company (MTRK) – UZS 887.6 billion (UZS 881.4 billion)
UzA – UZS 44 billion (UZS 40.7 billion)
Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment – UZS 78.2 billion (UZS 75.4 billion)
National Human Rights Center – UZS 17.45 billion (UZS 16.1 billion)
Federation of Trade Unions – UZS 400 billion (UZS 350 billion)
Academy of Sciences – UZS 534.3 billion (UZS 446.8 billion)
Academy of Arts – UZS 249.8 billion (UZS 160.4 billion)
Anti-Corruption Agency – UZS 35.7 billion (UZS 33.2 billion)
Accounts Chamber – UZS 136.9 billion (UZS 116 billion)
Public Administration Efficiency Agency – UZS 93.2 billion (UZS 53.7 billion)
Strategic Reforms Agency – UZS 27.1 billion (UZS 20.3 billion)
Children’s Ombudsman – UZS 3.57 billion (UZS 3.5 billion)
“For a Healthy Generation” Foundation – UZS 910 million (UZS 910 million)
Child Social Adaptation Centre – UZS 11.7 billion
National Anti-Doping Agency – UZS 9.27 billion
Committee for Religious Affairs – UZS 172.6 billion (UZS 163.7 billion)
Cultural Heritage Agency – UZS 251.3 billion (UZS 177.3 billion)
National Social Protection Agency – UZS 22.42 trillion (UZS 21.14 trillion)
Civil Society Support Fund – UZS 1.44 trillion
Youth Affairs Agency – UZS 507.6 billion (UZS 456 billion)
Technical Regulation Agency – UZS 166.7 billion (UZS 105.7 billion)
Committee for Family and Women – UZS 64.3 billion (UZS 95.7 billion)
Industrial Safety Committee – UZS 57.2 billion
Atomic Energy Agency – UZS 46.3 billion
Energy Market Agency – UZS 3 billion
Uzenergoinspeksiya – UZS 28.9 billion
Agroinspeksiya – UZS 8.72 billion (UZS 9.3 billion)
Migration Agency – UZS 50 billion
Construction Sector Oversight Inspectorate – UZS 10 billion
Energy Efficiency Agency – UZS 709.8 billion
Telecommunications Regulation Agency – UZS 7.23 billion
Light Industry Agency – UZS 47 billion
Committee for Interethnic Relations – UZS 16.3 billion
Other institutions – UZS 74.1 trillion (UZS 49.98 trillion)

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Uzbekistan unveils 2026 draft budget with higher spending and a 3 percent deficit ceiling
Government outlines 2026 budget allocations as GDP growth is forecast to reach 6.6 percent
Draft state budget for 2026 projects increased funding for key ministries
Uzbekistan plans UZS 566.9 trillion in spending under 2026 fiscal framework
Draft state budget for 2026.