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11.12.2022

Last year Omniki.survey conducted a research which sought to uncover the level of trust Uzbek citizens have in their president. The survey found out that the majority of residents believe their president, but they nevertheless identify that the country is facing problems of corruption and economic underdevelopment. Now, let us dive deep into the details of Omniki.survey’s research and explore the results of study.

Omniki.survey questioned the citizens of Uzbekistan on how their life has changed since the beginning of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's term. The key variables of the study were the level of trust in the president and the sense of personal security among the citizens. The study was conducted from October 31, 2022, to November 11, 2022, and involved 1,200 people over the age of 18 living both in the central part of the country and in smaller settlements.

The study found that the average level of trust in the president among citizens was 79.2%. Most respondents who answered the question about trust in the head of state as "I mostly trust the president" or "I definitely trust the president" were under 55 years old and had an above-

average financial status. According to this group of respondents, the top three main socio-economic problems of the country included the rise in prices for goods and services (35%), low salary levels (34.4%), and the high cost of real estate in the country (23.6%).

Those who answered "I mostly do not trust the president" or "I definitely do not trust the president" made up 7.3% of the total number of respondents. They were mostly over 55 years old, and had poor or very poor financial status. In this group, the majority considered the low salary level (49.4%) as the main socio-economic problem, followed by the rise in prices for goods and services (29%) and high levels of corruption (27.4%).

Those who answered "I mostly do not trust the president" or "I definitely do not trust the president" made up 7.3% of the total number of respondents. They were mostly over 55 years old, and had poor or very poor financial status. In this group, the majority considered the low salary level (49.4%) as the main socio-economic problem, followed by the rise in prices for goods and services (29%) and high levels of corruption (27.4%).

Omniki.survey questioned the citizens of Uzbekistan on how their life has changed since the beginning of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's term. The key variables of the study were the level of trust in the president and the sense of personal security among the citizens. The study was conducted from October 31, 2022, to November 11, 2022, and involved 1,200 people over the age of 18 living both in the central part of the country and in smaller settlements.

The study found that the average level of trust in the president among citizens was 79.2%. Most respondents who answered the question about trust in the head of state as "I mostly trust the president" or "I definitely trust the president" were under 55 years old and had an above- average financial status. According to this group of respondents, the top three main socio-economic problems of the country included the rise in prices for goods and services (35%), low salary levels (34.4%), and the high cost of real estate in the country (23.6%).

In the capital of Tashkent, trust in the president among the population is lower than in the country overall: 77% of the capital's residents responded that they trust Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The level of distrust towards the head of state in Tashkent corresponds to the average numbers across the country (7.3%). Residents of the capital noted that low salary levels (37.2%), the rise in prices for goods and services (32.8%), and the high cost of real estate (25.7%) are the main problems the country is facing.

The study found ambiguous results regarding the level of self-evaluated personal security of the citizens:

• 53% preferred not to answer this question or did not notice any difference in the level of their personal security from the previous years;
• 39% of those surveyed noted that the situation in the sphere of personal security has changed for the better
• 8% of the respondents noted a deterioration in the level of personal security.

The majority of Tashkent residents (55.6%) could not answer the question about the improvement of their personal security nor did they feel any differences in it in comparison to the previous years. 35.9% of Tashkent residents noted an improvement in the level of their personal security, while 8.2% believed that the situation in this field has worsened. Tashkent residents, similar to those from other cities, outline these problems that lower their sense of personal security:

• Internet scams and banking fraud (29.8%)
• Bribery and corruption (28.9%)
• Traffic accidents caused by other drivers (23.6%)

Overall, since the beginning of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's presidential term, the country has undergone positive political and socio-economic changes. The majority of the country's population trusts the head of state, and the feeling of

personal security among citizens has increased. However, a high level of trust in the president is more often noted by young Uzbeks with an above-average financial status. Distrust in the head of state is more often expressed by respondents over 55 years old and with very poor or poor financial status. Thus, it can be concluded that the older generation with a low level of income is less satisfied with Mirziyoyev's presidency than the young residents of Uzbekistan with higher financial capabilities.

In summary, the average level of trust in the president in Uzbekistan is 79.2%, with distrust being at 7.3%. The president is trusted the least by the citizens over 55 years old, as well as those who rate their financial status as very poor. Respondents with a low level of trust in the president are most concerned about low salary levels, rising prices for goods and services, and high levels of corruption in their country.

Nevertheless, citizens of Uzbekistan positively assess their level of personal security. 39% of the respondents noted that the situation in this area has changed for the better, whilst 8% argue that the situation has changed for the worse. On average throughout the country, respondents fear that corruption, banking fraud, and traffic accidents may decrease their level of personal security.

Overall, since the beginning of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's presidential term, the country has undergone positive political and socio-economic changes. The majority of the country's population trusts the head of state, and the feeling of personal security among citizens has increased. However, a high level of trust in the president is more often noted by young Uzbeks with an above-average financial status. Distrust in the head of state is more often expressed by respondents over 55 years old and with very poor or poor financial status. Thus, it can be concluded that the older generation with a low level of income is less satisfied with Mirziyoyev's presidency than the young residents of Uzbekistan with higher financial capabilities.

In summary, the average level of trust in the president in Uzbekistan is 79.2%, with distrust being at 7.3%. The president is trusted the least by the citizens over 55 years old, as well as those who rate their financial status as very poor. Respondents with a low level of

trust in the president are most concerned about low salary levels, rising prices for goods and services, and high levels of corruption in their country.

Nevertheless, citizens of Uzbekistan positively assess their level of personal security. 39% of the respondents noted that the situation in this area has changed for the better, whilst 8% argue that the situation has changed for the worse. On average throughout the country, respondents fear that corruption, banking fraud, and traffic accidents may decrease their level of personal security.

Overall, since the beginning of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's presidential term, the country has undergone positive political and socio-economic changes. The majority of the country's population trusts the head of state, and the feeling of personal security among citizens has increased. However, a high level of trust in the president is more often noted by young Uzbeks with an above-average financial status. Distrust in the head of state is more often expressed by respondents over 55 years old and with very poor or poor financial status. Thus, it can be concluded that the older generation with a low level of income is less satisfied with Mirziyoyev's presidency than the young residents of Uzbekistan with higher financial capabilities.

In summary, the average level of trust in the president in Uzbekistan is 79.2%, with distrust being at 7.3%. The president is trusted the least by the citizens over 55 years old, as well as those who rate their financial status as very poor. Respondents with a low level of trust in the president are most concerned about low salary levels, rising prices for goods and services, and high levels of corruption in their country.

Nevertheless, citizens of Uzbekistan positively assess their level of personal security. 39% of the respondents noted that the situation in this area has changed for the better, whilst 8% argue that the situation has changed for the worse. On average throughout the country, respondents fear that corruption, banking fraud, and traffic accidents may decrease their level of personal security.