Uzbekistan Welcomed More Than 6.5 Million International Tourists in the First Half of the Year

According to the Dunyo News Agency, Uzbekistan welcomed 6,565,410 foreign visitors travelling for tourism purposes during the period from January to June 2026.

According to the National Statistics Committee, inbound tourist arrivals increased by 1.3 million visitors, representing a 24.9% year-on-year growth compared to the same period in 2025.

The largest number of visitors came from neighbouring Central Asian countries. Kyrgyzstan ranked first with 1,875,332 tourist arrivals, followed by Kazakhstan (1,553,688) and Tajikistan (1,471,670).

The top ten source markets also included Russia (585,558 visitors), Afghanistan (238,925), China (223,479), Turkmenistan (164,211), Türkiye (95,466), India (26,450), and Germany (22,294).

According to experts, the continued growth in inbound tourism reflects Uzbekistan's increasing attractiveness as a travel destination and highlights the country's strengthening position in the global tourism market.