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In the first half of 2026, Tajik financial institutions issued loans totaling 16.9 billion somoni , a 23.6% increase compared to the same period last year. This was reported at a press conference at the National Bank of Tajikistan.
As the National Bank emphasized, lending remains a key tool for supporting economic growth, developing domestic production, increasing export potential, and creating new jobs.
The largest share of loans issued was accounted for by:
- consumer goals – 41.5% ;
- trade and public catering – 13.7% ;
- agriculture – 12.4% ;
- purchase and renovation of housing – 9.5% ;
- services sector – 7% ;
- industry – 6.8% ;
- construction – 3.4% ;
- other directions – 5.7% .
The National Bank placed particular emphasis on supporting manufacturing entrepreneurship. 4.3 billion somoni was allocated for the development of manufacturing businesses, accounting for 25.2% of total lending.
In addition, the volume of microloans issued reached 12.8 billion somoni , increasing by 25.3% over the year.
The average weighted interest rate on loans in national currency for January–June was 23.83% , in foreign currency – 10.9% .
