Maldives records over 630,000 tourists in Q1 2025; 5.8% year-on-year hike
A total of 667,730 tourists have visited the Maldives so far in 2025, reflecting a 5.8% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism. The ministry reported that 632,418 tourists arrived by the end of March, with 35,312 tourists during the first five days of April. The […]
Maldives records over half a million tourists by mid-March
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives has increased by 5%, surpassing half a million arrivals by mid-March. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment: 506,053 tourists arrived in the Maldives as of 12 March. This is an increase of 22,052 tourists compared to the same period last year, […]
Maldives records 1.5% decline in tourist arrivals in February
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives in February this year decreased compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by Maldives Immigration. A total of 214,091 tourists arrived in the country last month, compared to 217,391 in February last year, marking a 1.5% decline, or 3,300 fewer arrivals. According to immigration […]
Maldives sees 9.7% growth in arrivals; over 100,000 in first 18 days of 2025
More than 100,000 tourists visited the Maldives during the first 18 days of this year, according to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism. Data from the ministry indicates that 117,532 tourists arrived in the Maldives by January 18. This represents a 9.7% increase compared to the same period last year. On average, 6,530 tourists entered […]
2 cruise liners bring thousands of tourists to Maldives
Thousands of tourists have arrived in the Maldives aboard two cruise liners, MS Norwegian Sky and MS Riviera. MS Norwegian Sky, registered in the Bahamas, docked in Male on Sunday. The vessel, carrying 1,872 passengers, is set to depart Monday evening. This marks the second cruise liner to arrive in the Maldives this season. The […]
Maldives surpasses 2023 tourist arrival numbers; set for 2 million record for 2024
Maldives has achieved a milestone in its tourism sector, surpassing the total tourist arrivals recorded in 2023. By December 7, 2024, the country had welcomed 1,877,567 tourists, exceeding last year’s total of 1,723,838. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced the achievement on X on Sunday, sharing, “Proud to share that the Maldives has surpassed last year’s […]
Maldives observes over 2% hike in June tourist arrivals
The Maldives saw 123,281 tourists in June this year, according to statistics from Maldives Immigration. This is a 2.42% increase from the 120,363 tourists who visited during the same period last year. China had the highest number of visitors, with 20,036 tourists in June. Russia followed with 14,865 tourists, while India came in third with […]
Maldives welcomes 1 millionth tourist of 2024
Maldives on Thursday welcomed the one millionth tourist to visit this year. The one millionth tourist is a Thai named Sutapa Amonwivat, who arrived from Singapore with her husband and two children. This is her second visit to Maldives. Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and the Ministry of Tourism gave a warm welcome […]
Maldives attracts over 500,000 tourists in 2024
Over 500,000 tourists arrived in Maldives as of Wednesday, making it 25% of this year’s tourism target. According to figures released by the Tourism Ministry, 524,339 tourists have arrived in Maldives so far this year. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal said on social media that 25% of the tourism target has been achieved. “This is the […]
Maldives sets 2m tourist arrivals target for 2024; European arrivals likely to decline
The proposed state budget for 2024 indicates that while European arrivals are likely to decrease, the number of tourists visiting the Maldives from other markets, including China, is set to rise, with an anticipated total of over 2 million tourist arrivals next year. On Tuesday, the finance ministry submitted a budget of MVR 49.5 billion […]
Maldives expects 8.3% surge in tourist arrivals for 2024
The Ministry of Finance predicts an 8.3% increase in tourist arrivals to the Maldives in 2024, according to the Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy Report 2024-2026. In 2022, the Maldives witnessed a more rapid recovery than projected, with an initial estimate of 1.63 million tourists and 10.4 million bed nights. However, the actual figures exceeded expectations, as […]
Fisheries decline in July while tourist arrivals stabilise, MMA reports
Total tourist arrivals in July climbed in both monthly and annual terms by 28 percent and 4 percent respectively, totalling 104,517, notes the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Monthly Economic Review.
