Maldives Tourist Arrivals Jump 5.1%, Resorts Host Over 378,000 Visitors

The Maldives has welcomed 562,956 international tourists so far this year, a 5.1 percent increase from the same period in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. Luxury resorts remain the overwhelming choice, accommodating over 378,850 visitors. This reaffirms the nation's status as a premier tropical getaway, with guesthouses hosting 146,351 tourists, hotels 16,061, and liveaboard safaris 11,744. Source market dynamics have shifted, with China now leading at 86,464 arrivals, followed by Russia (66,960), the United Kingdom (53,077), Italy (52,632), and Germany (35,811). This diversification reflects successful outreach to key regions. Despite an average of over 6,000 daily arrivals earlier in the year, the current rate has dipped to around 4,000 tourists per day. This decline is largely due to ongoing instability in the Middle East—a critical transit corridor for nearly 30 percent of arrivals. Building on the record 2.2 million visitors in 2025, the government remains committed to its target of attracting 2.5 million tourists by year-end. This goal underscores the sector's vital role in the Maldivian economy, even as it navigates external challenges.