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Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves reached a record $66.3 billion as of January 1

Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves continue to grow, reaching $66.31 billion as of January 1, 2026, according to data from the country’s Central Bank. In December 2025 alone, reserves increased by $5.07 billion, or 8.3%, while total growth for the whole of 2025 amounted to 61%.

Special attention in the reserve structure is given to gold. The value of gold reserves has set a new record for the sixth consecutive month, reaching $55.09 billion, increasing by $4.2 billion (8.32%) over the month.

The physical volume of gold reached 12.6 million troy ounces, equivalent to 391.9 tons. In December, the regulator added approximately 0.4 million ounces (12.4 tons) to its reserves.

The foreign currency portion of the reserves also showed growth, increasing by $829.1 million (+8.45%) to $10.64 billion.

Of this amount, $1.48 billion is placed in foreign central banks and the International Monetary Fund, while $7.6 billion is held in accounts with other foreign credit institutions.

The value of acquired foreign securities amounted to $1.53 billion; however, their share in the reserve structure declined to 2.31%.

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