This article is dedicated to the issues of rapid urban population growth, concentration of population in large and major cities, demographic processes in the expansion of city boundaries, and their development. The formation of existing urban settlements is substantiated as a result of policies aimed at the country's socio-economic development, the scale of natural population growth and migration, particularly the formation of population due to external and internal migration. It is also scientifically justified that demographic development trends in Uzbekistan, as in all countries worldwide, along with other socio-economic processes, have a direct impact on urbanization.

The article discusses the theoretical views of scientists on labor resources, the distribution of the permanent population of the Republic of Uzbekistan by region, growth trends, the breakdown of labor resources by economically active and inactive population, their growth trends in regions, and their distribution by economic sectors.

This article comprehensively analyzes the environmental problems arising against the backdrop of the acceleration of the globalization process and their impact on demographic processes. In the 21st century, the deepening of economic cooperation, the acceleration of industrialization, the practice of unlimited use of resources, and the expansion of transnational production chains are leading to a sharp increase in environmental pressure. Such factors as atmospheric pollution, global warming, water scarcity, soil degradation, and a decrease in biodiversity are seriously changing not only natural ecosystems but also demographic indicators related to human life. The study highlights the direct and indirect impact of environmental problems on such processes as the birth rate, mortality rate, migration flows, public health, the quality of labor resources, and territorial demographic imbalance. In particular, in regions with a high level of environmental risk, such demographic changes as a decrease in births, an increase in morbidity, an increase in premature deaths, an increase in ecological migration, and a decrease in population potential have been noted. Also, based on scientific sources, it is shown that factors such as water scarcity or drought caused by global climate change have become one of the main determinants of population migration strategy

The article highlights theoretical and practical aspects of the role of social services in ensuring the well-being of the population. The information is based on the author's observations and analysis of the literature.

The article analyzes current issues related to the standard of living of the population, as well as the dynamics of its income. Attention will also be paid to the measures being implemented within the framework of the strategy "Uzbekistan - 2030" and current tasks aimed at improving the material and spiritual well-being of the population. In turn, directions for further development will be discussed in terms of developing mechanisms for material support for low-income groups of the population.

This paper analyses, both theoretically and empirically, how the service sector has affected living standards in Uzbekistan during 2020–2024. Using official statistics, we assess service output and growth, employment shares, and per-capita service indicators, highlighting the fastest-growing segments lika ICT, financial services, and accommodation-food services. The findings show that services have become a stable driver of welfare, employment, and social infrastructure quality, with rising contributions to GDP and household consumption. Policy implications emphasize accelerating digital transformation, reducing regional disparities, and strengthening human-capital and skills policies to sustain inclusive growth

The article reveals the essence of the service sector, studies its main indicators and development prospects. The role and importance of the service sector in the national economy, its share in GDP and main indicators are also statistically analyzed.

This article analyzes the main indicators of the tourism sector, studies the level of employment in the sector and theoretical aspects aimed at increasing it. In addition, practical proposals are presented for increasing the level of employment in  tourism sector.

This study evaluates the endogenous drivers of economic growth in Kashkadarya region using statistical data from 2010–2025 through neuro-fuzzy (ANFIS) and multilayer perceptron (MLP) models. Household income, traditional and digital infrastructure were selected as key indicators. The ANFIS model achieved high accuracy (R² = 0.977; RMSE = 0.40; MAPE = 7.8%), effectively capturing nonlinear economic relationships. A 3D surface plot highlighted the strong synergy between digital infrastructure and income. In comparison, the MLP model yielded slightly lower accuracy. The results suggest that investing in digital infrastructure and applying endogenous modeling approaches are crucial for strategic planning

This article provides a scientific and economic analysis of the priority areas of entrepreneurship and crafts development in mahallas in the conditions of Uzbekistan and practical recommendations aimed at supporting them. The study substantiates the role of the mahalla institution in regional economic development, its importance in ensuring employment and effective use of local resources. Special attention is also paid to improving the business environment, integrating handicraft activities with market infrastructure, improving financial support mechanisms, and developing human capital. The conclusions and proposals presented in the article serve the sustainable development of small businesses and crafts at the local level and are of practical importance in the activities of state and mahalla management bodies.

The article focuses on the development of family entrepreneurship in the context of Uzbekistan's digital economy. It discusses key legal acts and strategies to support small businesses, create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve living standards. The article also provides an analysis of statistical data on the growth of family businesses and their contribution to the country's industrial output. Recommendations are made for further development of family businesses using digital technologies.

Social development covers a wide range of issues, especially those related to poverty eradication, job creation, cooperation, the aging process, youth, family, social integration, disability, etc., as well as building an effective civil society. Based on this, the issues of ensuring the socio-economic development of society by financing the development of social spheres were discussed in this article.

Urbanization is an important process in the economic and social development of countries, having a significant impact on human capital. Human capital, including education, skills and health of the population, is the basis for sustainable economic growth and social stability. This article analyzes how urbanization contributes to improving the quality of human capital, using the experience of various foreign countries as an example.

Being the fastest growing economic industry, tourism became one of the key revenue producers for most countries. Tourism not only provides a significant source of income for business entities, but also impacts on employment and economic welfare both directly and indirectly. This paper explores the vital role tourism exports play in world trade, focusing on their contribution to GDP, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. It also examines pre and post pandemic situation in the industry globally, and considers the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. The findings highlight tourism’s importance in driving economic growth and underscore the need for sustainable practices in the industry through PEST analysis.

The article discusses the role and importance of modern ultrafiltration technologies in improving drinking water supply in the context of the transition to a green economy. Such advantages of ultrafiltration as environmental safety, low dependence on chemicals, high degree of purification from microorganisms, economical use of water resources are analyzed. The possibilities of protecting public health, improving living conditions and creating new jobs through the introduction of this technology in remote and water-deficient regions are considered. The article substantiates a comparison of the ultrafiltration method with traditional water purification methods, its cost-effectiveness and compliance with sustainable development goals.

This article analyzes the development of the fisheries sector in the Republic of Uzbekistan, particularly in the Syrdarya region, using econometric methods. The study highlights the role of fish products in food security, public health, and economic diversification. The analysis is based on statistical data from 2010 to 2023 and evaluated using autocorrelation and the Durbin-Watson test. Forecast values for the next five years are developed, and practical conclusions are presented to further enhance the fisheries sector.

The article examines the relationship between the development of the educational services system and the transformation of the employment structure of the population. The importance of improving the quality and accessibility of education as a key tool for increasing the competitiveness of the workforce and adapting to the requirements of the modern labor market is emphasized. The article analyzes trends in the development of educational services and suggests ways to improve them to stimulate employment, especially among young people and in regions with high unemployment.

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of macroeconomic indicators on the standard of living and well-being of the population. Using the example of the economy of Uzbekistan, the impact of macroeconomic changes observed during 2020-2024 on the level of well-being of the population is analyzed, and existing problems and proposals for their elimination are developed.

The article focuses on the fact that the acceleration of transformation processes in the socio-economic sphere necessitates the development of long-term directions of state policy in the field of public-private partnership. The article presents proposals and recommendations for the implementation of investment projects aimed at the creation and reconstruction of infrastructure facilities that can not only improve the quality of life of the population, but also accelerate economic growth.

This article analyzes the opportunities for developing ecotourism based on Uzbekistan’s natural resources and its impact on economic activity. The influence of ecotourism on local employment, regional infrastructure, and small business development is highlighted. As an example, the experience of the Zaamin National Park in Jizzakh region is presented. The study applies statistical analysis, SWOT analysis, and a regional comparative approach. The results demonstrate that the development of ecotourism through a comprehensive approach can contribute to economic stability.

The article examines the development of the service sector as one of the main areas of increasing the economic efficiency of regions. It is proven that this sector makes a significant contribution to increasing the economic efficiency of regions not only through the development of individual sectors of the economy, but also through the development of such sectors as health care, education, transport, communications, finance, industry, agriculture and tourism. It also reveals the ways of developing this sector in the context of regions.

This article examines the development of the service sector as one of the most important sectors of the economy of modern society. This sector plays an important role not only in ensuring economic growth, but also in raising the standard of living of the population, increasing employment and strengthening social stability. The article examines the impact of modern technologies used in the service sector on the development of various sectors of the economy.

The export of fruit and vegetable products plays a significant role in driving economic growth and increasing income for countries worldwide. This research delves into the various factors influencing the development of fruit and vegetable export potential, including production capacity, quality standards, market access, and marketing strategies. Drawing upon empirical research findings and data gathered between 2010 and 2023, the study presents a series of recommendations aimed at augmenting Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable export volume and, consequently, enhancing the country's per capita GDP.

In order to further enhance the effectiveness of reforms being implemented in our country, elevate the development of the state and society to a new stage, modernize the economy, reduce the state’s share in the economy, and accelerate structural transformations, on September 11, 2023, the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the Strategy ‘Uzbekistan – 2030’” was adopted based on the principle “From the Action Strategy to the Development Strategy.” The second direction of this Decree is directly aimed at “ensuring public welfare through sustainable economic growth.” This article has been published to support the ORCA HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01 project funded by a grant from the European Union

This article analyzes the structure and dynamics of the total income of individuals in our country, the share of total income of individuals in state budget revenues and taxes, changes in total income of the population, and the impact of property income of individuals on state budget revenues through a study of their impact on the state budget revenues, as well as developing relevant conclusions and proposals