Uzbekistan Sees Record 7.5 Million Visitors During Just Eight Months

Uzbekistan recorded a sharp rise in international arrivals during the first eight months of 2025, welcoming 7.5 million foreign nationals.

This represents a 49.1 per cent increase-or nearly 2.5 million more visitors-compared to the same period in 2024, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

The figures underscore Uzbekistan’s growing reputation as a regional tourism and cultural destination, as well as its strengthening economic and cross-border ties.

Visitors Mostly from Neighboring Nations

The majority of travelers came from neighboring Central Asian countries:

Kyrgyzstan: 2.16 million

Kazakhstan: 1.77 million

Tajikistan: 1.7 million

Other significant contributors included:

Russia: 663,300

Afghanistan: 304,500

Turkmenistan: 243,500

From non-regional countries, the largest numbers of visitors arrived from:

China: 135,400

Türkiye: 113,100

India: 42,300

South Korea: 30,000

Other countries: over 349,000 combined

Why They Visited

According to the data, the majority of foreign arrivals-over 5.16 million-were for family or personal visits. Other travel purposes included:

Tourism: 1.15 million

Business travel: 837,500

Commercial activity: 287,700

Medical treatment: 62,000

Education: 14,200

Outlook

The significant rise in international tourism suggests Uzbekistan is becoming increasingly accessible and attractive for travelers from both the region and beyond. Ongoing infrastructure development, visa liberalization policies, and cultural promotion are likely contributing to this upward trend.