Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lead tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan welcomed more than 10.3 million foreign visitors between January and September 2026, a 20.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Qazinform News Agency cited UzA as the source of the information.

According to the National Statistics Committee, tourist arrivals rose by 1.7 million year-on-year. The largest numbers of visitors came from neighboring Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, which together accounted for the majority of international arrivals. Russia, Afghanistan, China, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, India and Germany also ranked among the leading source markets.

The rising visitor numbers are expected to bolster the tourism industry, promote the nation's cultural heritage abroad and support the expansion of tourism-related services. Uzbekistan had previously showcased its tourism attractions at Tokyo's famous Shibuya crossing.