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 15 stories of the last 14 days, as of 12 Nov, 00:16 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 15 stories of the last 14 days in Public finance & tax 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 6 h 9 min (0% within an hour). 87% of 15 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Public finance & tax (87% of 15). See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 59 billion: Total proposed state budget (from “MVR 3 billion allocated for housing projects in 2027 budget”, The Edition). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figure$20 billion: Project valuation stated by Eagle Hills (from “Petition calls for public inquiry into Ras Male' project!”, 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 | 25 | 35 | 4% (-5 points) |
| Finance & banking | 14 | 30.8 | 2% (-14 points) |
| Public finance & tax | 16 | 30.8 | 2% (-10 points) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 16 | 21.5 | 2% (-7 points) |
| Transport & ports | 11 | 18.8 | 2% (-10 points) |
| Trade & customs | 6 | 20.2 | 1% (-8 points) |
| Education | 9 | 15.5 | 1% (-12 points) |
| Health | 9 | 13.8 | 1% (-4 points) |
| Energy & utilities | 9 | 11 | 1% (-3 points) |
| Telecom & digital | 8 | 9.5 | 1% (-4 points) |
| Fisheries & agriculture | 9 | 8 | 1% (-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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Addu City14 stories this week, usual 3.5
BML to celebrate 44th anniversary with four-day “Kaanivaa44” carnival in Hulhumalé 4 outlets
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Gnaviyani Atoll7 stories this week, usual 1.8
MTCC to undertake 22 projects across Maldives, including Fuvahmulah office complex 6 outlets
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Haa Alif Atoll7 stories this week, usual 1.8
MTCC to undertake 22 projects across Maldives, including Fuvahmulah office complex 6 outlets
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Thaa Atoll5 stories this week, usual 1.2
President establishes Advisory Council of National Honourees 5 outlets
Where the news happens
stories by atoll, last 14 days| Sector | Malé |
|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 15 |
| Construction & property | 14 |
| Finance & banking | 3 |
| Tourism & hospitality | 1 |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
How the news travels
last 14 days87% of 15 stories were reported by one outlet only (13). For the 2 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 6 h 9 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 15 | 13 (87%) |
| Construction & property | 14 | 12 (86%) |
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 sourcesNo official announcement is old enough to judge yet.
Biggest money figures
last 14 days- MVR 59 billion Total proposed state budgetThe Edition · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- MVR 4.5 billion Decrease in total budget compared to previous yearThe Edition · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- MVR 3 billion Funding allocated for housing projects in 2027 budgetThe Edition · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- approximately MVR 1 billion Amount expected to be spent through the fundMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 750 million Equity for special housing loan scheme in 2027 budgetThe Edition · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- $20 billion Project valuation stated by Eagle HillsRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- $12 billion Project valuation cited in other reportsRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- between $3.1 billion and $11 billion Government estimate of state revenue from the projectRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- $1 billion total alleged spending through daily paymentsRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- over $700 million Public funds spent on reclamation of land for Ras Male'Raajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
18 money figures in 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 15 | 60% | |
| Construction & property | 14 | 64% | |
| All stories read | 15 | 60% |
| Place | How the writing reads | Stories read | Negative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | 15 | 60% |
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
1470 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon281
- Tue198
- Wed261
- Thu232
- 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.