In the first quarter of 2025, a total of 1.5mn Uzbek citizens traveled abroad for tourism, marking a 20.3% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Committee. This surge, up by 256,500 travelers, reflects a growing trend of international tourism among Uzbeks.
The top destinations for Uzbeks during January-March 2025 were led by Kyrgyzstan, with 631,240 visitors, followed by Tajikistan at 281,539 travelers, and Kazakhstan with 240,644.
Saudi Arabia attracted 112,274 travelers, while Russia saw 69,065 Uzbek tourists. Other popular destinations included Turkey (46,566 travelers), the UAE (44,796 travelers), Egypt (16,689 travelers), Thailand (13,456 travelers), and Vietnam (9,574 travelers). In addition, there were 53,704 Uzbeks who traveled to other countries during this period.
In January-February 2025, approximately 1.3mn foreign nationals visited Uzbekistan for various purposes, reflecting a 37.1% rise compared to the same period in 2024.
The leading countries of origin for tourists to Uzbekistan were Kyrgyzstan, with 422,591 visitors, Tajikistan at 401,377, and Kazakhstan with 199,048. Other notable sources of visitors included Russia (90,611), Afghanistan (81,797), Turkmenistan (48,871), Turkey (22,520), China (14,062), India (10,326), and South Korea (5,292). Additionally, 38,810 visitors came from other countries during this period.
The primary reasons for foreign citizens traveling to Uzbekistan in January-February 2025 were family visits, business trips, tourism, and commerce. Among the foreign visitors, 461,277 came for family reunions, 88,336 for business purposes, 75,392 for tourism, and 41,196 for commercial activities. Other reasons included medical treatments (8,966 visitors) and study-related travel (3,508 visitors).
Earlier, Uzbekistan has joined the World Tourism Organization's International Code for the Protection of Tourists, demonstrating its commitment to upholding international tourism standards and ensuring the protection of travelers' rights.
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