Tajikistan emerges as one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing economies, EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) identified Tajikistan as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies, driven by strong investment and industrial expansion, Qazinform News Agency learnt from Khovar.
Fixed asset investment jumped 34.2% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, among the highest rates in Central Asia, EBRD’s Regional Economic Prospects 2026 report published in June reads.
To note, investments in fixed assets in Kyrgyzstan increased by 25.5% over the same period.
Major state-led initiatives, including the Rogun Hydropower Plant, industrial development, and expanded production capacity, are fueling growth, the report notes.
The country’s industrial production surged 29.6% in the first quarter of 2026.
The EBRD notes that these trends demonstrate confidence in Tajikistan’s economy and create favorable conditions for both domestic and foreign investors.
Earlier, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Government of Kazakhstan signed a new Enhanced Partnership Framework Arrangement (EPFA) at the Bank’s 35th Annual Meeting in Riga, strengthening cooperation until 2030.