Uzbekistan Welcomes 10.3 Million Tourists in the First Nine Months of 2026

In the first nine months of 2026, Uzbekistan welcomed 10.3 million international tourists, representing a 20.4% surge compared to the same period in 2025. In September alone, 1.2 million travelers visited the country, according to news agency Podrobno.uz.

According to the publication, long-haul markets recorded the most substantial growth. Arrivals from China grew 2.1-fold compared to the first nine months of 2025. Inbound traffic from Malaysia rose 1.9-fold, Egypt and Romania saw a 1.8-fold increase, and Indonesia registered a 1.7-fold growth. Travel interest also escalated among visitors from Japan (up 1.5x), the US (up 1.4x), and Russia (up 1.3x). European source markets demonstrated strong positive dynamics as well: arrivals from Germany and the UK rose by 25%, France by 21%, and Turkey by 15%.

The surge in visitor arrivals translated into strong financial performance. Podrobno.uz reports that tourism service exports generated 5.3 billion for Uzbekistan between January and September (currency unspecified by the source), marking a 51.2% increase year-on-year.

Driven by rising demand, Uzbekistan has unveiled new travel developments and concepts. These include a new tourism complex in Margilan, agritourism offerings in the Parkent district, and skydiving locations in the Syrdarya region.

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