Investing in Uzbekistan: Yields, Appreciation & Ownership

The numbers that decide it — rental yields, occupancy, appreciation and the ownership rules and taxes for buying in Uzbekistan.

Driven by a young population, urbanization, and a booming tourism sector.

MetricValueNotes
Foreign Tourist Arrivals8 million · 2024Significant growth in tourism boosts hospitality and residential demand.
Population Growth~743,000 annually · 2024Sustained population increase drives long-term housing needs.
Real Household Income Growth7.8% · Q1 2026Increased purchasing power supports property acquisition.
Real Estate Transactions+48.4% · Q1 2026Sharp increase indicates strong market activity and buyer interest.

Attractive rental yields and potential for capital appreciation.

MetricValueNotes
Gross Rental Yield (Tashkent)8.45% to 8.69% · Early 2025Indicates strong rental income potential in the capital.
Projected Rental Yield Band5 to 8 percent · 2026Indicative range for overall market potential.

Ownership & Tax — Who Can Buy in Uzbekistan

BuyerPermittedTenureConditions
Uzbek CitizenYesFreehold (building)Land use rights; unrestricted
Foreign National (Tashkent / Samarkand)ConditionalFreehold (new build)Min $150K under construction or $180K completed
Foreign National (other regions)ConditionalFreehold (new build)Min $70K under construction or $85K completed
Foreign National (land)NoLeaseholdCannot own land

Investment figures are directional market estimates, not guarantees — actual yields, rates and appreciation vary by property, operator and timing. Verify with a professional before investing.

Uzbekistan — questions

Can NRIs buy property in Uzbekistan?

NRIs and OCIs can freely buy residential and commercial property in India (not agricultural land), with purchase funds routed through NRE/NRO banking channels.

Interested in Uzbekistan?

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