India, March 24 -- Uzbekistan recorded steady growth in tourism in 2025, welcoming nearly 12 million foreign visitors-an increase of 16% compared to the previous year.

Tourism revenue also saw a significant rise, with export earnings from the sector crossing $4.8 billion. The figures reflect growing global interest in the Central Asian destination, which has been steadily expanding its tourism footprint in recent years.

Growth driven by infrastructure and policy changes

The increase in visitor numbers has been supported by ongoing efforts to improve tourism infrastructure and accessibility. Authorities have focused on expanding transport connectivity, developing tourism clusters and enhancing service quality through digitalisation acro...