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Over 244K Tajik Tourists Visited Uzbekistan in January 2026

Over 244K Tajik Tourists Visited Uzbekistan in January 2026
Over 244K Tajik Tourists Visited Uzbekistan in January 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — In January 2026, a total of 244,400 citizens of Tajikistan visited Uzbekistan for tourism purposes, according to the National Statistics Committee.

The figure represents an increase of 43,400 people, or 21.6%, compared with the same period last year.

Most Tajik visitors traveled to Uzbekistan to visit relatives, totaling 208,500 people. Another 13,300 visited for leisure travel, while 17,400 came on business trips.

Additionally, 3,800 citizens arrived for medical treatment, 809 for commercial purposes, and 483 for study.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.