ICT

Uzbekistan’s ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) sector has undergone significant transformation and rapid development. From 2016 to 2024, the industry experienced strong expansion, with computer programming and IT services emerging as the fastest-growing segments. In 2024, the share of information and communication in the country's economy was 2.7%.

In the structure of the value added of this sector, the largest share was accounted for by communication services (including wired and mobile communications, Internet services, etc.), which made up 35.0%. The remaining 65.0% of value added created in this sector was attributed to other areas (such as publishing activities, computer programming, software development, broadcasting, etc.).

In 2024, Uzbekistan’s IT sector made remarkable strides: Uzum became the country’s first unicorn with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, while IT Park launched a Digital Startups Program, opened a representative office in Saudi Arabia, and established a $10 million venture fund.

Under the “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy, digital technologies were actively integrated into public administration, healthcare, agriculture, and finance. IT service exports reached $344 million, 10 new IT schools opened, and startups like BILLZ, Point AI, and Tahrirchi gained international recognition. Eight Uzbek companies participated in TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, underscoring the nation’s growing presence in the global tech ecosystem.