Tajikistan Reviews 2025 Economic Performance, Sets Growth Targets for 2026
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: At an extended meeting of the Government of Tajikistan chaired by President Emomali Rahmon, officials reviewed the country’s socio-economic performance in 2025 and outlined key priorities for 2026, according to media reports.
Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda said that despite complex global challenges, 2025 had been a successful year for Tajikistan. He reported that during the period under review, the country’s gross domestic product reached 176.9 billion somoni (approximately $19 billion), with economic growth maintained at 8.4 percent, while inflation stood at 3.5 percent.
The Prime Minister noted that state budget revenues in 2025 amounted to 60.3 billion somoni (around $6.48 billion), exceeding the planned target by seven billion somoni. Foreign investment totalled 59.5 billion somoni (about $6.3 billion), representing a 35 percent increase compared to 2024. Meanwhile, total trade turnover rose by 14 percent to 77.3 billion somoni (approximately $8.31 billion).
He further highlighted that the country commissioned 400 new industrial enterprises during the year, along with 38 kindergartens, 214 general education schools, and 113 healthcare institutions. In addition, around 280,000 new jobs were created nationwide.
Concluding the meeting, President Emomali Rahmon instructed the government to intensify efforts to achieve strategic development goals and to ensure the maintenance of economic growth of at least eight percent in 2026.
