Maldives Sees October Tourist Arrivals Rise to 194,039, Surpassing Last Year's Figures

Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism show that 194,039 tourists visited the Maldives in October, a figure higher than last year and the past two years. The tourism sector was affected by the war started by the United States against Iran in the Middle East in March of this year, which caused a decrease in tourist arrivals. However, numbers have now increased again. In October of last year, 192,398 tourists visited, and in October 2024, 174,193 tourists visited. The highest number of tourists arrived on the 17th of October, with 8,621 visitors. According to the statistics, female tourists aged between 25 and 34 make up 15 percent of all tourists so far this year. So far this year, 1,775,974 tourists have visited the Maldives, with 74 percent staying at a resort. The top source markets are China, followed by Russia and the United Kingdom.