Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 6.62 million trips in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Uzbekistan, 1997–2019
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
Uzbekistan recorded 6.62 million trips for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in 2019. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 26.7% on the previous year and up 495.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Uzbekistan peaked at 6.62 million trips in 2019 and was at its lowest, 194,000 trips, in 2005.
Uzbekistan ranks 33rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | trips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 864,000 trips | — |
| 1998 | 747,000 trips | -13.5% |
| 1999 | 439,000 trips | -41.2% |
| 2000 | 260,000 trips | -40.8% |
| 2001 | 269,000 trips | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 258,000 trips | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 209,000 trips | -19.0% |
| 2004 | 224,000 trips | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 194,000 trips | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 480,000 trips | +147.4% |
| 2007 | 792,000 trips | +65.0% |
| 2008 | 939,000 trips | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 1.11 million trips | +18.3% |
| 2010 | 900,000 trips | -19.0% |
| 2011 | 1.32 million trips | +46.3% |
| 2012 | 1.81 million trips | +37.3% |
| 2013 | 1.83 million trips | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 1.72 million trips | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 1.78 million trips | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 1.85 million trips | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 2.50 million trips | +35.1% |
| 2018 | 5.22 million trips | +108.6% |
| 2019 | 6.62 million trips | +26.7% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 6.62 million trips is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 369,200 trips, 17.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 6.62 million trips is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.42 million trips, 1.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 683,333 trips | 439,000 trips | 864,000 trips | 3 |
| 2000s | 473,600 trips | 194,000 trips | 1.11 million trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.56 million trips | 900,000 trips | 6.62 million trips | 10 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Uzbekistan?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Uzbekistan was 6.62 million trips in 2019, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.62 million trips in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 194,000 trips in 2005.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Uzbekistan ranks 33rd out of 179 countries with data for 2019.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 495.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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 for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.