According to the latest analytical data published by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) in its World Tourism Barometer report, Uzbekistan ranked among the World’s Top 7 countries in terms of the fastest growth in inbound foreign tourism for January–September 2025. The number of international tourists visiting the country increased by 73 percent compared to the 2019 level, underscoring Uzbekistan’s steady strengthening of its position in the global tourism landscape.
According to the UN Tourism ranking, Uzbekistan was second among European Region countries in terms of growth in tourist arrivals compared to 2019. During the first nine months of 2025, the number of foreign tourists arriving in the country increased by 13 percent compared to 2024, enabling Uzbekistan to enter the top four fastest-growing tourist destinations in the European Region.
According to the UN Tourism report, in 2025, Uzbekistan set new records: more than 10.7 million foreign tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first eleven months of the year, and starting in April, monthly tourist arrivals exceeded one million for the first time in the country’s history. Revenue from the export of tourism services surpassed USD 4.4 billion.
The growth in tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan is driven by visa liberalization, improved transport accessibility, and an active international marketing policy. The number of new hotels, tourism companies, and industry professionals has increased significantly, contributing to the strengthening of national infrastructure and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the global tourism market.
Alongside traditional historical centers such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, eco-tourism and gastronomic tourism are gaining increasing popularity, indicating a diversification of the country’s tourism offerings.
