Uzbekistan Sees Rise in Tourist Trips to Saudi Arabia

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Some 167,337 citizens of Uzbekistan traveled to Saudi Arabia for tourism in January-July 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee.

The figure increased by 15,600 people, or 10.3%, compared with the same period in 2025, when the number of trips reached 151,700.

The number of tourist trips to Saudi Arabia has changed significantly over the past several years. In January-July 2022, around 50,000 Uzbek citizens visited the country for tourism purposes.

The figure fell to 35,200 in 2023 before rising to 106,500 in 2024. In January-July 2025, the number of trips reached 151,700.

During the first seven months of 2026, the figure rose further to 167,337 trips.

Compared with January-July 2022, the number of tourist trips to Saudi Arabia has therefore increased more than threefold, the statistics show.