World Bank: Uzbekistan's poverty rate significantly decreased due to wage and employment growth

The World Bank reports a significant drop in Uzbekistan's national poverty rate, from 17% in 2021 to 5.8% in 2025, with a further decrease to 3.6% by late 2026. Approximately 3.7 million people escaped national poverty. Higher wages and increased employment were key drivers of this progress.

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