Maldives’ tourist arrivals up 9% in August, 1.49 million in 2025
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased by 9 per cent in August compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism.
As of 30 August, 192,058 tourists had arrived, compared to 176,175 during the same period in 2024.
A total of 1.49 million tourists have visited the country so far this year. The ministry said arrivals currently average over 6,100 per day.
Tourist Accommodation Patterns:
- 73.4% of arrivals stayed in resorts
- 21.9% stayed in guesthouses
- 2% stayed in hotels and liveaboard vessels
Top 10 Source Markets (January–August 2025):
- China – 235,245
- Russia – 177,581
- United Kingdom – 134,114
- Italy – 106,230
- Germany – 102,496
- India – 85,045
- United States – 43,560
- France – 40,979
- Spain – 34,132
- Switzerland – 27,122
The government has set a target of attracting 2.5 million visitors by the end of 2025.
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