The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

These results also serve as clear confirmation of the high assessment of Uzbekistan’s tourism potential within the European Region. According to the UN Tourism ranking, Uzbekistan placed 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.

The UN Tourism report notes that global international travel volumes increased on average by 5 percent in January–September 2025, indicating that global tourism has entered a phase of sustainable recovery following the pandemic. Against this backdrop of overall positive global trends, Uzbekistan’s performance clearly demonstrates the practical effectiveness of the country’s long-term and consistent policy approach.

Amid global trends, Uzbekistan is showing even more impressive growth in tourism activity. In 2025, the country set new records of its own: 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, reflecting not only the sector’s recovery but also growth rates that outpace many other destinations.

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. The growing number of visitors from long-haul markets points to Uzbekistan’s transition beyond a primarily regional destination and to the strengthening of its position in global tourism. These achievements, viewed in the context of global trends reflected in the UN Tourism Barometer, create favorable prospects for the further development of the country’s tourism industry.