Small business has become a fundamental driver of economic growth, employment generation, and structuraltransformation in emerging economies. This study investigates the transformational role of small business in Uzbekistanusing recent official statistical data for the first quarter of 2025. The research applies a quantitative-descriptive andcomparative analytical approach to evaluate the contribution of small business entities across key economic sectors,including GDP, industry, agriculture, construction, services, and foreign trade.The findings reveal that small business accounts for 45.6% of GDP, demonstrating its central role in national economicperformance. Sectoral analysis indicates particularly high participation in agriculture (over 95%), construction (78.1%),and retail trade (82.5%), highlighting its structural dominance in labor-intensive and service-oriented sectors. Additionally,small business contributes significantly to external trade, accounting for 24.9% of exports and 50.7% of imports, suggestingboth integration into global markets and structural imbalances [1]The study contributes to the literature by offering an up-to-date empirical assessment of small business as a transformationaleconomic force in Uzbekistan. It identifies key trends, sectoral asymmetries, and policy-relevant challenges, particularly inexport competitiveness. The results provide a foundation for developing targeted economic policies aimed at enhancingthe efficiency, sustainability, and global integration of small business
| Mualliflar | Isakjanova , Sabokhat |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Innovation science and technologiy |
| Nashr sanasi | 2026-04-01 |
| Jild | 2 |
| Son | 4 |
| Til | Ingliz |
| DOI | 10.5281/zenodo.19606401 |
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19606401 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi
small business, economic transformation, GDP contribution, entrepreneurship, Uzbekistan, structural change
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