The government approved the state budget for 2027

The Government of Tajikistan forecasts budget revenues for 2027 at 81 billion somoni.

The Government of Tajikistan forecasts the revenues of the state budget for 2027 to be 80.1 billion somoni. This figure is 23.2% higher than in the current year. However, the official statement does not provide details on the sources of revenue and the reasons for the increase.

The budget draft was approved on October 29 at a government meeting. As reported by the state news agency “Khovar”, the projected revenues exceed the approved budget for 2026 by 15.1 billion somoni. The draft will be submitted for consideration to the Majlisi namoyandagon (lower house of parliament). According to government estimates, state budget revenues will increase by 23.2% compared to the approved budget for 2026. Whether these forecasts can be realized through tax collection and other additional revenues will become clear next year.

During the meeting, Emomali Rahmon instructed the responsible authorities to expand the tax base, settle all tax debts, increase domestic production, and reduce imports. At the same time, many entrepreneurs are closing their businesses due to the rise in various taxes.

The official statement does not specify the sources of additional revenues.

According to state media, the budget draft allocates 36.7 billion somoni for the social sector, which accounts for 44.8% of the budget expenditures. Details of expenditures in the social sector are not provided in the statement.

The government is also considering the budget strategy for the next two years. According to this strategy, state revenues are projected to be 92 billion somoni in 2028 and 104.6 billion somoni in 2029.

The meeting also discussed the state program for external borrowing for 2027. The statement does not provide detailed data, including the volumes of projected loans and their conditions.