00:00Unemployment is falling, and young people are gaining practical skills through vocational training and entrepreneurship programs.
00:11Uzbekistan's labor market is changing fast.
00:15Hello and welcome to Business Line Uzbekistan.
00:18Recent figures show a continued decline in Uzbekistan's unemployment rate, which fell to 4.9% in the third quarter of 2025.
00:27Employment growth is increasingly concentrated in the services, IT, and manufacturing sectors, while labor migration abroad remains a significant feature of the labor market.
00:40In 2025, more than 4 million people secured income-generating jobs, including 1.29 million in agriculture, 2.74 million in services, more than 172,000 in construction, and more than 256,000 through investment-driven projects.
01:00As of July 1, 2025, the number of private entrepreneurs had reached almost 300,000, while self-employment had expanded to 5.5 million individuals.
01:13Meanwhile, the central bank warns that rapid population growth and a growing youth share may increase labor market pressure, prompting Uzbekistan to rethink workforce development toward skills and flexibility.
01:28Here is more.
01:28Each year, around 700,000 young people enter Uzbekistan's job market.
01:34Statistics outline the challenge.
01:36Individual stories show how young people adapt.
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01:50Government reforms, including streamlined online procedures and favorable tax conditions, are helping small ideas grow into viable businesses.
01:59At the same time, workforce preparation is shifting towards skills and adaptability.
02:17Nearly 500,000 students are enrolled in technical schools, combining classroom learning with hands-on training.
02:23International exposure is also becoming part of training.
02:37National programs are aligning training directly with labor market needs.
02:55Short-term courses, stipends and targeted support are expanding access, particularly for women and underserved groups.
03:19In 2025, under the Youth Employment Programme, Uzbekistan reported that support was provided to 384,000 unemployed and aspiring entrepreneurs, with jobs secured for 354,000 young people.
03:39From classrooms to start-ups, Uzbekistan is working to equip its young population with skills for a more competitive and inclusive economy.
03:50Joining us now is Sober Hayd Muradov, Head of the Population Employment Department at the Ministry of Powerful Reduction and Employment.
03:57Mr. Hayd Muradov, what does the labor market analysis reveal about the unemployment in Uzbekistan and how the government is addressing it?
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