The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) conducted a comparative analysis of regional industrial development across Central Asian countries during 2021–2025, examining industrial output volumes, industrial production per capita, and disparities between regions.
According to the analysis, in 2025, the largest disparity between regions with the highest and lowest industrial output was recorded in Tajikistan, where the ratio reached 116 to 1. The corresponding ratios were 34 to 1 in Kyrgyzstan, 31 to 1 in Kazakhstan, and 11 to 1 in Uzbekistan.
In Uzbekistan, during 2021–2025, the disparity in industrial output between Tashkent city and Surkhandarya Region narrowed from 13.5 to 1 to 11 to 1. Meanwhile, the combined share of Tashkent city, Navoi Region, and Tashkent Region in the country's total industrial output declined from 54% to 52%.
In Kyrgyzstan, the disparity between regions narrowed from 51 to 1 to 34 to 1, partly driven by rapid industrial growth in Talas and Naryn regions. Nevertheless, Chuy Region continues to account for 45% of the country's total industrial output.
In Kazakhstan, Atyrau Region maintained its leading position in industrial production. In 2025, it accounted for 21.8% of the country's total industrial output. The disparity between regions narrowed from 45 to 1 in 2022 to 31 to 1 in 2025.
In Tajikistan, industrial production became increasingly concentrated in Sughd Region. The region's share of national industrial output increased from 52% to 59%, while the disparity between regions widened from 68 to 1 to 116 to 1.
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