Tajikistan will raise public sector salaries by up to 25 percent effective September 1; the minimum wage will increase by 30 percent to the equivalent of about $141 per month.
Tajikistan's industrial output plummeted by nearly 38% in the first half of 2026, while exports rose by 65.3% to $1.6 billion, driven by gold and minerals.
For the first time in over 20 years, China has overtaken Russia as Tajikistan’s largest trading partner. Bilateral trade is projected to reach $4.3 billion in 2025.
April 29, 2026
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