According to the
National Statistics Committee, this figure has increased by nearly 111,600
people, or approximately 7%, compared to the same period last year. This
indicates a consistent rise in population mobility and an expanding geography
of travel.
Neighboring
countries and traditional tourism hubs have become the most popular
destinations.
The top ten list
includes:
- Kyrgyzstan
— 660,579 people
- Kazakhstan
— 284,024 people
- Tajikistan
— 282,040 people
- Saudi
Arabia — 136,060 people
- Russia
— 88,267 people
- Turkey
— 52,199 people
- UAE
— 28,125 people
- China
— 15,844 people
- Thailand
— 13,839 people
- Egypt
— 12,186 people
Experts note that
the high share of travel to neighboring countries is explained by active trade,
economic, and humanitarian ties. Meanwhile, the growing interest in long-haul
destinations is linked to the expansion of flights and tourism offers.
Overall, the rapid
growth in foreign travel by Uzbeks reflects the strengthening of the country's
openness, rising levels of prosperity, and expanding international relations.
In the long run, this will contribute to the further development of the tourism
sector and business activity.
