Freight Transportation Volume in Tajikistan Increased by 15.2 Percent

In the context of globalization and intense economic competition, sustainable development of the national economy is one of the main goals of the state policy of the Republic of Tajikistan. In this process, the transport sector plays an important role as one of the key areas of the economy. The Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, consistently emphasizes in his annual addresses to the Parliament the importance of developing transport infrastructure, considering it a key factor for economic progress, regional integration, and improving living standards.

According to Bakhtovar Davlatzoda, a lecturer at DDMIT, transport infrastructure forms the foundation for the functioning of various sectors of the economy — industry, agriculture, trade, tourism, and services. Without modern roads, reliable transport, and an efficient logistics network, sustainable economic development is impossible.

Transport infrastructure includes highways, railways, air transport, bridges, tunnels, terminals, and other facilities related to the movement of goods and passengers. This sector is not only a means of transportation but also a driver of economic and social relations. In the Leader of the Nation’s address, it is emphasized that the development of transport infrastructure is particularly important for mountainous countries, including Tajikistan. Given the country’s geographical location and natural conditions, the construction of modern roads and overcoming communication isolation are considered among the most significant achievements of the independence period.

According to statistical data, in 2025 a total of 154.8336 million tons of cargo were transported by all modes of transport, which is 15.2 percent more compared to 2024.

In January–December 2025, railway transport (including loading, dispatch, and transit shipments) carried 7.4 million tons of cargo, which is 10.9 percent more than in January–December 2024.

During this period, road transport operated by all ministries and agencies, enterprises and organizations of all forms of ownership possessing vehicles, as well as individuals engaged in commercial freight transportation, carried 147.3911 million tons of cargo, accounting for 95.2 percent of the total freight volume transported by all modes. The volume of road freight transportation increased by 15.4 percent compared to January–December 2024.

Total freight turnover by all modes of transport in 2025 amounted to 16361.8 million ton-kilometers, which is 16.3 percent more than in 2024.

In January–December 2025, freight turnover of road transport operated by all ministries and agencies, enterprises and organizations of all forms of ownership with motor vehicles, as well as private entrepreneurs engaged in commercial freight transportation, amounted to 15984.7 million ton-kilometers, which is 16.3 percent higher than in the same period of 2024.