The aim of the work is to develop scientific and practical recommendations for reducing poverty in the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of the transition to market relations. In the conditions of Uzbekistan, where there is a high natural population growth, an important factor in reducing poverty is the solution of the problems of employment of the able-bodied population. In this regard, the full restoration of industrial, construction, transport enterprises, communication institutions in cities and the development of the non-state, private sector, farming, the restoration of traditional and the development of new branches of agricultural production in the village, as well as the promotion of self-employment, microfinance for the poor and the provision of credit to entrepreneurs will contribute to solving the problems of employment of the unemployed able-bodied population of the republic and at the same time reducing the level of poverty of the population.