Uzbekistan's perceived annual inflation reached 9.2% in September 2026

Uzbekistan's Central Bank reports that inflation perceived by the population in September 2026 was 9.2%, slightly lower than the previous month. The bank based the figure on survey results. The National Statistics Committee estimated annual inflation for September at 6.4%.

Pensioners perceived the highest inflation, saying prices rose 12.5% over the past 12 months, while catering workers reported 8.2%. By region, Tashkent city recorded the highest perceived inflation at 11.9%, and Namangan region the lowest at 7.9%. Meat and dairy products, petrol and fuel, and electricity and natural gas were among the goods and services most often reported as rising in price.

Expectations for the next 12 months eased to 8.7% among the population and to 9.2% among business entities. Pensioners had the highest expectations at 12.4%, while trade sector representatives had the lowest at 7.8%. Respondents with incomes above 10 million soums had relatively higher expectations.