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
