In total, as of November 1, 2022, there are 516,274 operating business entities in Uzbekistan (excluding farms and dekhkan farms), of which 512,637 are small businesses.

High rates of the number of operating small businesses were noted in the following regions:

In Tashkent - 104 093

In Tashkent region - 48,132

In Samarkand region - 46,735

In the Fergana region - 45,174

In Andijan region - 38,682

In Kashkadarya region - 35,504

By type of economic activity, the number of small businesses was distributed as follows:

in trade - 178 087

in industry - 96 148

in agriculture, forestry and fisheries - 51,985

in construction - 45 944

in the field of accommodation and catering services - 35,755

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