Numbers, and what the news adds up to
The official figures, and findings drawn from the news we hold.
Official numbers
Statistics from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Statistics Database, copied as published. Statistics releases lists new releases from the Bureau of Statistics and what is planned. Dollar watch puts the street rate beside the official one.
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In the news
Findings from the 230 stories of the last 14 days, as of 11 Nov, 20:36 Maldives time. Each shows the numbers behind it and links to its stories. An event that several outlets reported counts once. These describe the news we hold, not the country, and no outlet is rated.
Narrow it down
Clear allShowing 230 stories of the last 14 days about Malé. The sector table below still compares every sector, so it is the way to choose another. See these stories on Today.
What stands out
- How the news travelsWhen more than one outlet reported a story, the second followed after a median 7 h 40 min (21% within an hour). 73% of 230 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Public finance & tax (83% of 18). See the numbers
- Official announcements7 of 9 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (78%); 2 were not. See the numbers
- Tone of coverage9 of 18 Public finance & tax stories (50%) were read as negative, against 30% of all 137 stories. The tone is how the articles are written. See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 59,704,440,795: Proposed state budget for 2027 (from “Government unveils MVR 59.7 billion budget focused on fiscal stability and development”, The Standard). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figure$30 billion: projected Gross Development Value of the township as cited by the Finance Minister (from “Major investments must yield at least 50 percent equity for Maldives: Ameer”, Raajje (English)). See the numbers
Attention by sector
this week against a usual week| Sector | This week | Usual week | Share of the week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 38 | 31.8 | 5% (-3 points) |
| Finance & banking | 25 | 28.2 | 4% (-13 points) |
| Public finance & tax | 26 | 28.2 | 4% (-7 points) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 21 | 20.2 | 3% (-6 points) |
| Transport & ports | 14 | 18 | 2% (-8 points) |
| Trade & customs | 7 | 20 | 1% (-9 points) |
| Education | 12 | 15 | 2% (-14 points) |
| Health | 12 | 13 | 2% (-4 points) |
| Energy & utilities | 13 | 10 | 2% (-3 points) |
| Telecom & digital | 9 | 9.2 | 1% (-4 points) |
| Fisheries & agriculture | 12 | 7.2 | 2% (-1 points) |
The share is this week's stories in the sector out of all stories this week, against the average share of up to four weeks before. A story with two sectors counts in both. A shift is called when the share moves 5 points or more.
What is rising
All trends-
Gaafu Alif Atoll7 stories this week, usual 0
Tornado Hits Sh. Lhaimagu, Causing Extensive Damage and Injuring One 7 outlets
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Thaa Atoll6 stories this week, usual 1
President establishes Advisory Council of National Honourees 4 outlets
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Gnaviyani Atoll8 stories this week, usual 1.5
MTCC to undertake 22 projects across Maldives, including Fuvahmulah office complex 6 outlets
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Laamu Atoll7 stories this week, usual 1.5
National Centre for the Holy Quran opens new campus in Maavah 3 outlets
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Addu City15 stories this week, usual 3.2
Court extends remand of trio arrested with 1.7kg drugs, 230 vape cartridges 4 outlets
Where the news happens
stories by atoll, last 14 days| Sector | Malé | Addu City | Kaafu | Gnaviyani | Haa Dhaalu | Raa | Shaviyani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 64 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Transport & ports | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public finance & tax | 18 | 2 | |||||
| Tourism & hospitality | 13 | 1 | |||||
| Finance & banking | 12 | 1 | |||||
| Health | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
How the news travels
last 14 days73% of 230 stories were reported by one outlet only (169). For the 61 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 7 h 40 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 18 | 15 (83%) |
| Trade & customs | 6 | 5 (83%) |
| Construction & property | 64 | 44 (69%) |
| Transport & ports | 19 | 13 (68%) |
| Finance & banking | 12 | 7 (58%) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 13 | 6 (46%) |
| Health | 9 | 4 (44%) |
Sectors with at least 5 stories. "One outlet only" describes a story, not an outlet: it may be a local story, or one the others have not picked up.
Official announcements
published by government sources7 of 9 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (78%). Announcements from the last 2 days are left out so outlets have had time to pick them up.
Not reported elsewhere (2), newest first- Sustainable development centred on regional growth, with no citizen left behind: PresidentOffice of the President · 9 Nov Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
- Working Session Held to Review Draft Malé City Disaster Management PlanNational Disaster Management Authority · 8 Nov Source (opens National Disaster Management Authority in a new tab)
Biggest money figures
last 14 days- MVR 59,704,440,795 Proposed state budget for 2027The Standard · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
- MVR 59,704.4 million Total proposed state budget for 2027Byline · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens Byline in a new tab)
- MVR 59.704 billion Proposed state budget for 2027Maldives Voice · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens Maldives Voice in a new tab)
- MVR 59.7 billion Proposed State BudgetMM TV (English) · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 59 billion Total proposed state budgetThe Edition · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- $30 billion projected Gross Development Value of the township as cited by the Finance MinisterRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- $25 billion to $30 billion estimated value of the reclaimed land at current market ratesRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- USD 24 billion Land value claimed by criticsThe Edition · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- USD 22 billion Projected net foreign direct investmentThe Edition · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- USD 20 billion Residency tourism investment in Rasmalé under the Eagle Hills agreementOne Online · Construction & property, Tourism & hospitality Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
82 money figures in 27 stories, as the articles wrote them: never added together or converted between currencies. Hover a figure to see its sentence.
Tone of coverage
how the writing reads, last 14 days| Sector | How the writing reads | Stories read | Negative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 64 | 44% | |
| Transport & ports | 19 | 21% | |
| Public finance & tax | 18 | 50% | |
| Tourism & hospitality | 13 | 23% | |
| Finance & banking | 12 | 33% | |
| Health | 9 | 11% | |
| Trade & customs | 6 | 17% | |
| All stories read | 137 | 30% |
Each story's tone is the one most of its articles share (mixed when two tie). It describes the writing, not how things are, and it says nothing about any person, party or outlet. Groups with fewer than 5 stories are left out. Counts only: there is no score.
When the news is published
1473 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon281
- Tue198
- Wed262
- Thu234
- Fri102
- Sat178
- Sun218
Busiest hour: Sun 14:00, 17% of that weekday's reports. It counts the outlets we monitor, not the country.
Public voice
Calls for comment and opinionWhere the public is asked its view, and what writers say about the news.
People and organisations
Who is in the newsEvery name the news used lately, in alphabetical order, each with its stories and checked offices. Never ranked.
Numbers in the news
Dollar rate, arrivals, fuel, food, tariffs, faresFigures people follow, as the articles gave them, each with its sentence.