Tajikistan Attained Highest GDP Growth Among CIS Countries
DUSHANBE, 16.02.2019. (NIAT Khovar) – Tajikistan’ s 7.3% gross domestic product (GDP) increase was the highest among the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2018, according to CIS Statistical Committee. Tajikistan’s GDP amounted to 68.8 billion somoni ($7.3 billion).
Turkmenistan followed Tajikistan with an increase of 6.2% and Armenia closed the top three with its 6% growth rate. The overall growth rate of CIS was 2.2%.
Azerbaijan had the lowest growth rate of 1.4%, Russia’s was at 2.3% and Ukraine’s at 2.8 %.
Tajikistan was also among the three CIS leaders in terms of growth of industrial production. Uzbekistan (14.4%) led in this indicator. Tajikistan ranked second (11.8%) and Belarus was in the third place (5.7%). The growth rate was lower in Russia (2.9%), Azerbaijan (1.5%) and Ukraine (1.1%). The average growth of industrial production of CIS was 2.8%.
Economic growth exceeded the government’s previous estimates by 0.3%.
Emomali Rahmon Points to Significant Potential for Further Development of Tajik-Uzbek Economic Partnership
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Hold Second Interregional Business Forum to Boost Trade Ties
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Discuss Expanding Industrial Cooperation in Tashkent
European Investment Fund Invests in Shohin Airlines
Tajikistan Discusses Export Development Program for 2026–2030
Moody’s Upgrades Tajikistan to B2, Cites Strong Economy and Fiscal Stability
Tajikistan, Islamic Development Bank Pledge to Expand Cooperation
ADB to Mobilize $1.1 Billion for Tajikistan Under 2026–2030 Strategy
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Hold 14th Intergovernmental Commission Meeting
Tajikistan, ADB Launch 2026–2030 Strategy as $914.7 Million in Projects Underway
Tajikistan, World Bank Discuss Expanding Financial Cooperation
Tajik Delegation Holds Investment Talks With International Financial Institutions in London
