Uzbekistan welcomes over 5.3 million foreign tourists in five months

According to data released by the National Statistics Committee, a total of 5,351,868 foreign arrivals were recorded between January and May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1.1 million visitors, or 27.3%, over the same period in 2025.

The vast majority of travelers arrived from neighboring Central Asian states and regional partners. Kyrgyzstan topped the list of source markets, contributing over 1.5 million visitors, closely followed by Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, which both crossed the 1.2 million mark. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the Russian Federation, Afghanistan, and China also registered strong visitor numbers.

The top 10 countries of origin for tourists visiting Uzbekistan during the January–May 2026 period include:

• Kyrgyzstan – 1,539,503 visitors

• Kazakhstan – 1,246,689 visitors

• Tajikistan – 1,211,060 visitors

• Russia – 465,885 visitors

• Afghanistan – 198,910 visitors

• China – 178,121 visitors

• Turkmenistan – 136,997 visitors

• Turkey – 78,312 visitors

• India – 20,807 visitors

• Germany – 18,291 visitors