Is uzbekistan richer than the surrounding countries?

No, Uzbekistan is not richer than all of its surrounding countries. Here is a comparison of GDP per capita (nominal, 2022) for Uzbekistan and its neighboring countries:

- Uzbekistan: $6,395

- Kazakhstan: $11,555

- Turkmenistan: $6,866

- Kyrgyzstan: $4,032

- Tajikistan: $3,936

- Afghanistan: No reliable data available

Based on this comparison, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have higher GDP per capita than Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan have lower GDP per capita.

It's worth noting that GDP per capita is just one indicator of economic well-being, and there are many other factors that contribute to a country's overall prosperity.