Today in Dushanbe, a press conference was held to summarize the socio‑economic development of the city during the first half of 2025. The event was attended by leadership of the city’s executive bodies and various municipal institutions and enterprises. First Deputy Mayor Bakhtiyor Sharifi presented a report on the city’s performance to media representatives.
Key highlights include:
In line with the constructive and developmental policy of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the city administration has carried out activities under the Constitutional Law on Local State Authority and other regulations, aimed at economic and social development, infrastructure modernization, and support for small and medium enterprises—particularly in manufacturing—resulting in new job creation and additional revenue generation.
The regional gross product reached 16.6 billion somoni, an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period in 2024, contributing 24.5% to the national GDP.
Industrial sectors registered significant growth:
mineral extraction: 50.3 million somoni (+31.3%),
processing industry: 1.9 billion somoni (+21.1%),
electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning: 1.2 billion somoni (+30.2%),
water supply, sewage, waste management: 53.2 million somoni (+37%).
Electricity production exceeded 756 million kWh, and electricity intake from distribution networks amounted to 2.3 billion kWh (+260 million kWh YoY). Implementation of an automated system reduced transmission losses from 27% to 7%, and non-cash payments reached 99%.
Heat generation totaled 812,400 Gcal (+4%). Construction and design works were undertaken in 28 facilities, amounting to 179 million somoni.
Construction is underway or complete for 30 general secondary schools (53,000 seats) and 77 pre‑school facilities (18,000 children).
The city’s appearance has been transformed: a blend of European and national architectural styles has given Dushanbe a modern and attractive look.
Cargo transport via all modes reached 9.3 million tonnes (+7.3%). Road transport by businesses and individuals accounted for 8.5 million tonnes (+6.5%).
218 million passengers were transported (+7%). The city procured 60 new modern electric buses for its transit enterprises.
More than 11,000 electric vehicles have been imported under the national Electric Transport Development Program for 2023–2028. Additionally, 400 charging units have been imported and are being installed.
As part of e‑government and digital economy efforts, the “Digital Dushanbe” program is active in 121 subordinate structures of city authorities, with 1,071 digital workstations established.
Trade turnover exceeded 10 billion somoni (+17.1%).
Budget revenue reached 2.7 billion somoni (118.8% of plan), exceeding target by 430 million somoni. Tax and mandatory contributions performance:
I. Somoni district: 118% (666 million somoni)
Shahmansur: 109% (713 million)
Firdavsi: 126% (498 million)
Sino: 124% (814 million)
A total of 11,995 documents were submitted to authorities (8,033 from legal entities, 3,962 from individuals). Official replies issued: 1,576; informational notes: 6,164; under review: 293.
Capacity building: 42 employees received training at the State Service Agency and the Academy of State Management under the President. Sixteen seminars and administrative training sessions were held.
Consumer market reforms included regulation of prices, improved trade services, and establishment of 27 markets (21 agricultural, 5 industrial goods, 1 construction materials).
Urban utilities and hygiene upgrades: 64.6 million m³ of drinking water produced and supplied. Landscaping achievements:
630,700 trees and shrubs planted,
15.6 million seasonal and perennial flowers across 163,100 m² lawns,
25 collective clean-ups (mass community work) involving 808,900 municipal employees and 1,672 vehicles removed 3,400 tonnes of waste.
23,422 jobs created or restored in municipal organizations. Through labor and employment agencies, 6,721 unemployed citizens (including 3,245 women) were employed. A social quota provided permanent jobs for 703 needy citizens.
Cultural and civic engagement: 86 direct meetings involved more than 28,000 local residents. Preschool education: 169 institutions (96 public, 62 private, 11 enterprise‑based) serving 35,245 children with 2,052 caretakers. General education: 12,338 teachers employed (+21 from last year).
Health sector: 61 medical institutions operate. Hospital capacity: 2,779 beds in 16 treatment facilities, plus 200 beds in two child support centers. Staffing includes 3,798 doctors and 6,140 mid‑level medical personnel; 425 staff newly hired (169 doctors, 256 mid‑level).
Cultural institutions: 24 entities including 12 libraries named after A. Lohuti, four children’s music schools, one art school, one children’s art school, two theaters, one scientific‑methodological center, and one club—total staffing of 578 employees.
Female population: 616,600 residents (including 208,500 young women). Employment for 3,245 women; over 1,150 women completed vocational courses in sewing, confectionery, weaving, carpets, patchwork, and folk crafts. More than 15,100 women entrepreneurs registered.
Marriages registered: 3,551 (+77). Divorces: 747 (–34).
Youth and sports policy: 2,549 events engaged 950,000 participants. In ten state‑run Olympic reserve sports schools, 212 high‑qualified coaches train 5,742 athletes in 342 groups. Athletes won 3,993 medals (1,408 gold, 1,149 silver, 1,436 bronze) at city, national, continental, and international competitions.
Tourism: over 762,000 visitors entered the country via all border crossings (+31%). Approximately 60% visited Dushanbe. Around 96,500 foreign guests arrived via airport and railway (+28,600).
Religious environment: 139 mosques (31 congregational, 108 five‑times‑daily), and 29 non‑Islamic religious institutions, all officially registered per Tajik legislation.
Agriculture: 785 household farms operating over 1,932 hectares; mainly family farms. 2025 sowing area totaled 1,666.3 ha (778.4 ha cereals, 397 ha vegetables, 171.5 ha potatoes, 307.4 ha technical crops and melons). 93% fall under household farms, 7% under public enterprises.
Law enforcement: marked reduction in crimes such as homicide, hooliganism, juvenile delinquency, bribery, and drunken offenses.
At the end of the press conference, city leaders answered questions from media regarding specific operational and future development plans for Dushanbe.
