Industry plays a very important role in the economy and employment.

In 2024, the gross domestic product increased by 6.5 percent, reaching $115 billion. The volume of foreign investment increased 1.6 times to about $35 billion. 242 large and medium-sized projects with a total value of $10 billion were put into operation. Exports reached the mark of $27 billion. The volume of investments in the mining, oil and gas, chemical and agricultural sectors doubled. In 50 districts, the amount of attracted investment exceeded $100 million. 589 enterprises operating in 22 free economic zones produced products worth 42 trillion soums.

On April 21, 2025, the Presidential Decree "On the Privatization Program for 2025" was adopted.