Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s economy has shown steady growth in recent years, driven by:

• Agriculture and processing – cotton, fruits, nuts, and agribusiness.
• Hydropower – vast renewable energy potential, including electricity exports to neighboring countries.
• Mining industry – gold, silver, aluminum, and other minerals.
• Growing services and tourism sector – mountain tourism, cultural routes, and eco-tourism.

Thanks to its young population (average age around 25) and a skilled workforce, the country offers significant human capital ready to participate in international projects.

In 2024, Tajikistan’s GDP grew by 7.5%, reaching around $12.5 billion, according to the IMF. Economic growth is based on hydropower, mining, and migrant remittances (about 25% of GDP). Agriculture remains vital, while new sectors such as tourism, textiles, and construction are expanding. GDP growth in 2025 is projected at 6.5–7%, assuming infrastructure development and foreign investment inflows continue.

While Tajikistan ranks 126th in the Doing Business index (2020) due to bureaucratic hurdles, reforms since 2017 have simplified taxation and business registration. The country has attracted around $3.5 billion in FDI, mainly in energy and mining. Challenges remain in energy imports during winter and limited access to specialists in high-tech industries.

Tajikistan’s strategic crossroads position enhances its importance:

• Participation in Belt and Road Initiative projects.
• Trade relations with China, Russia, EAEU countries, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan.
• Development of logistics hubs for transit to South Asia and China.

This makes Tajikistan a key partner for businesses engaged in regional trade and production.