This article describes the formation and development of the labor market in Uzbekistan, its state. Unemployment caused by pandemic restrictions and measures taken to eliminate it and mitigate the situation were analyzed. It also covers the ongoing reforms to ensure the stability of the labor market. International experience has been studied, problems in providing employment have been identified and directions for overcoming them have been suggested.

Labor, labor market, unemployment, employment, demographic factors, demographic changes

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