Tourism Growth in Uzbekistan: Trends in Visitor Numbers and Demographics in 2023

This study examines the recent trends in foreign tourism in Uzbekistan, focusing on visitor numbers, demographics, and the geographic distribution of tourists in 2023. Uzbekistan’s tourism sector experienced a notable growth with 6.6 million foreign visitors, marking a 1.3 times increase compared to 2022. However, despite this increase, there is limited analysis of the specific characteristics of the tourism demographic, such as age groups, length of stay, and country of origin, creating a gap in knowledge regarding targeted tourism strategies. Using descriptive statistical analysis, data from 2016 to 2023 was collected to examine patterns in tourist arrivals, their country of origin, and the changes in their duration of stay. The findings reveal that 80.7% of tourists come from neighboring countries, with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan leading, and an increasing share of younger tourists aged 19-30 and 31-55 years. Additionally, the average stay of tourists rose to 4-5 days, a significant improvement from previous years.