Uzbekistan bank deposits rise 34% to 482.7 trillion soums

September 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM2 min

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Deposits in Uzbekistan's banking system reached 482.7 trillion soums as of August 1, 2026, up 34% from a year earlier, according to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan. The increase of more than 122 trillion soums was the fastest growth among key banking indicators. Short-term time deposits rose to 36% of the total, while the share of long-term deposits fell to 34%.

Key Facts

Deposits in Uzbekistan's banks reached 482.7 trillion soums as of August 1, 2026, up 34% from 360.4 trillion soums a year earlier.
Short-term time deposits (up to one year) increased from 120.5 trillion to 175.7 trillion soums, raising their share from 33% to 36%.
Banking system assets grew 19% to 1,016.6 trillion soums from 852.4 trillion soums a year earlier.
Bank lending rose 12% to 644.6 trillion soums from 576.2 trillion soums, an increase of 68.4 trillion soums.
Aggregate bank capital increased 19% to 150.6 trillion soums from 127 trillion soums.

Deposit Growth

Deposits in Uzbekistan's banking system reached 482.7 trillion soums as of August 1, 2026, up 34% from 360.4 trillion soums a year earlier, according to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan. The increase of more than 122 trillion soums was the fastest growth among key banking indicators. Demand deposits rose from 106.8 trillion to 142 trillion soums, but their share of total deposits edged down from 30% to 29%. Short-term time deposits (up to one year) increased from 120.5 trillion to 175.7 trillion soums, lifting their share from 33% to 36%. Long-term deposits (over one year) grew in absolute terms from 133 trillion to 164.9 trillion soums, but their share fell from 37% to 34%.

Banking System Performance

Banking system assets rose 19% to 1,016.6 trillion soums from 852.4 trillion soums a year earlier. Bank lending increased 12% to 644.6 trillion soums from 576.2 trillion soums, an expansion of 68.4 trillion soums. Aggregate bank capital grew 19% to 150.6 trillion soums from 127 trillion soums. The Central Bank noted that deposit growth is outpacing lending growth, expanding the base of domestic resources for banks.