Uzbekistan is trying to turn rising visitor numbers into longer stays and higher tourism revenue, as new air links become central to the country’s travel plans.
Growth has accelerated over the past three years. Official figures show inbound tourist trips by foreign citizens rising from 6.63 million in 2023 to 7.96 million in 2024. Preliminary official data put the 2025 figure at 11.68 million trips, an increase of 46.8% from the previous year.
The economic value of tourism has also increased. Tourism services exports rose from $2.14 billion (€1.88 billion) in 2023 to $3.52 billion (€3.09 billion) in 2024. In 2025, exports of tourism services reached $4.8 billion (€4.2 billion), according to figures published by the Uzbek presidency.
The figures help explain why officials are linking tourism growth to long-haul flights, regional itineraries and higher visitor spending.
From more arrivals to higher-value tourism
