Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 345,700 arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
345,700 arrivals
Change on year
up 140.1%
World rank
141st
of 203 countries
All-time high
423,000 arrivals
in 2018
All-time low
36,000 arrivals
in 1995
Years of data
25
1995–2022
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kyrgyzstan, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
Kyrgyzstan recorded 345,700 arrivals for arrivals of tourists from abroad in 2022.
That represents a change of up 140.1% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 423,000 arrivals in 2018 and was at its lowest, 36,000 arrivals, in 1995.
That places Kyrgyzstan 141st out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 36,000 arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 42,000 arrivals | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 87,000 arrivals | +107.1% |
| 1998 | 59,000 arrivals | -32.2% |
| 1999 | 48,000 arrivals | -18.6% |
| 2000 | 59,000 arrivals | +22.9% |
| 2001 | 99,000 arrivals | +67.8% |
| 2002 | 140,000 arrivals | +41.4% |
| 2006 | 185,000 arrivals | +32.1% |
| 2007 | 243,000 arrivals | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 304,000 arrivals | +25.1% |
| 2009 | 283,000 arrivals | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 259,000 arrivals | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 337,000 arrivals | +30.1% |
| 2012 | 348,000 arrivals | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 415,000 arrivals | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 413,000 arrivals | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 402,000 arrivals | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 321,000 arrivals | -20.1% |
| 2017 | 421,000 arrivals | +31.2% |
| 2018 | 423,000 arrivals | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 235,000 arrivals | -44.4% |
| 2020 | 69,000 arrivals | -70.6% |
| 2021 | 144,000 arrivals | +108.7% |
| 2022 | 345,700 arrivals | +140.1% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 345,700 arrivals is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 546,464 arrivals, 63% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 345,700 arrivals is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.07 million arrivals, 7% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54,400 arrivals | 36,000 arrivals | 87,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 187,571 arrivals | 59,000 arrivals | 304,000 arrivals | 7 |
| 2010s | 357,400 arrivals | 235,000 arrivals | 423,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,233 arrivals | 69,000 arrivals | 345,700 arrivals | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
- 138 Yemen 366,700 arrivals compare
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- 140 Monaco 348,258 arrivals compare
- 142 Trinidad and Tobago 334,000 arrivals compare
- 143 Seychelles 332,000 arrivals compare
- 144 Antigua and Barbuda 330,200 arrivals compare
More reference data data for Kyrgyzstan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2833 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0857 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.8535 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4667 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kyrgyzstan?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kyrgyzstan was 345,700 arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 423,000 arrivals in 2018.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 141st out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.