In which regions of Uzbekistan are information and communication technologies most developed?

The Institute of Macroeconomic and Regional Studies presented a ranking on the development of ICT in various regions of Uzbekistan from 2015 to 2022.

Key criteria:

— access to ICT

— use of ICT

— ICT skills.

The leading regions included Tashkent with 8.92, Navoi with 6.78, and Samarkand with 6.39. The greatest progress in the index value was observed in the Samarkand region.

The lowest index values were recorded in regions such as Syrdarya with 5.39, Surkhandarya with 5.13, and Jizzakh with 5.10.

Despite an increase in the index value for the Syrdarya region, its growth rate was lower than that of other regions. In 2022, compared to 2015, the region dropped four positions in the ranking.

Source: imrs.uz