Over 10.3 million tourists visited Uzbekistan in nine months

The number of tourists arriving in Uzbekistan from abroad continues to grow. In January-September 2026, more than 10.3 million foreign citizens entered Uzbekistan.

Compared with the corresponding period last year, the number of travelers increased by 1.7 million (20.4 percent).

According to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 10,306,786 foreign citizens visited the country for tourism in the first nine months of this year.

Most tourist arrivals from January to September 2026 came from the following countries:

Kyrgyzstan – 2,844,201 people;

Kazakhstan – 2,404,638;

Tajikistan – 2,274,288;

Russia – 983,407;

Afghanistan – 380,190;

China – 373,778;

Turkmenistan – 256,546;

Türkiye – 148 772;

India – 53,778;

Germany – 42,973.

These figures show that the number of foreign citizens arriving in Uzbekistan for tourism is growing. A substantial share of the total is accounted for by travelers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.

Increasing tourist flow is crucial for showcasing Uzbekistan’s tourism potential, promoting national cultural heritage globally, and expanding the tourism services market.

Muhayyo Toshqorayeva, UzA