Tajikistan Among Central Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies, Says EBRD
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: Tajikistan continues to maintain a strong pace of investment activity and remains among the fastest-growing economies in Central Asia, according to the latest regional economic assessment released by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
In its Regional Economic Prospects 2026 report published in June, the EBRD stated that investment in fixed assets in Tajikistan increased by 34.2 percent during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
The report identified the figure as one of the highest in the region, reflecting the continued implementation of major infrastructure and production projects across the country.
For comparison, investment in fixed assets rose by 25.5 percent in Kyrgyzstan and 6.4 percent in Kazakhstan during the same period.
According to the EBRD, Tajikistan’s investment momentum is being driven by large-scale state infrastructure projects, including the ongoing construction of the Rogun Hydropower Plant, alongside industrial development initiatives and efforts to expand production capacity.
The report also highlighted robust industrial performance, noting that industrial output in Tajikistan grew by 29.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026.
The EBRD said the sustained growth in investment and industrial production demonstrates continued confidence in the Tajik economy and provides favorable conditions for attracting both domestic and foreign investment.
The findings underscore Tajikistan’s strengthening economic outlook and its growing role as a destination for investment-driven development in Central Asia.
