In the first half of 2025, the number of foreign citizens arriving in Uzbekistan for tourism purposes reached 783,700. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This figure has increased by 255,100 people or 48.3 percent compared to the same period last year. According to the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the total number of foreign citizens visiting the country for various purposes in the first six months of 2025 was approximately 5.3 million.
This figure has increased by 1.7 million people or 48.9 percent compared to the same period last year. According to statistical data, the main reason for foreign citizens' visits is to visit relatives.
This group includes 3,596,799 people. Those arriving for tourism purposes are in second place, totaling 783,696 people.
In January-June 2025, foreign citizens arriving in Uzbekistan for tourism purposes were distributed as follows: visiting relatives — 3,596,799 people; tourism — 783,696 people; business trips — 594,023 people; those arriving for commercial purposes — 223,581 people; those arriving for medical treatment — 48,557 people; those arriving for educational purposes — 9,546 people. This data shows that Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly attractive country for foreign visitors.
With the development of the travel and tourism sectors, service and business trips are also continuing to grow.
