The effect of covid-19 on the Uzbekistan economy

In the field of social welfare

- The employment rate has increased slightly. The share of households with at least one working member fell by more than 40 percentage points in April compared to March. During the period from April to May, 15 f.p. increased from 43% to 58%.

- The number of respondents who reported "lost or out of work" at home increased from 1% in March to 19% in April. As a result of the implementation of a comprehensive anti-crisis program, the number of those who lost their jobs in April-May increased by 19%. Decreased to 12%. However, almost all respondents considered the suspension to be temporary.