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 35 stories of the last 14 days, as of 11 Nov, 20:28 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 35 stories of the last 14 days in Energy & utilities. The sector table below still compares every sector, so it is the way to choose another. See these stories on Today.
What stands out
- Where the news happensMalé had 4 of 9 place-tagged stories in 14 days (44%). 14 of 19 atolls had none: Alif Alif Atoll, Alif Dhaalu Atoll, Baa Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Gaafu Alif Atoll and 8 more. See the numbers
- How the news travelsWhen more than one outlet reported a story, the second followed after a median 16 h 10 min (0% within an hour). 80% of 35 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Energy & utilities (80% of 35). See the numbers
- Official announcements2 of 3 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (67%); 1 were not. See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 59.7 billion: Proposed 2027 State Budget total (from “Fuel subsidy costs projected to fall to MVR 3.2 billion in 2027”, One Online). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figureUSD 3.35 billion: Total merchandise imports (from “Fuel import costs surge 77.6% in first nine months of 2026”, MM TV (English)). See the numbers
Attention by sector
this week against a usual week| Sector | This week | Usual week | Share of the week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 39 | 31.5 | 6% (-3 points) |
| Finance & banking | 25 | 28.2 | 4% (-13 points) |
| Public finance & tax | 26 | 28.2 | 4% (-7 points) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 22 | 20 | 3% (-6 points) |
| Transport & ports | 14 | 18 | 2% (-8 points) |
| Trade & customs | 8 | 19.8 | 1% (-8 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 daysTap an atoll to narrow the page to it. Only atolls and cities among the busiest twelve can be chosen.
| Sector | Malé | Addu City | Gnaviyani | Laamu | Noonu | Shaviyani | Thaa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & utilities | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Telecom & digital | |||||||
| Transport & ports | 1 | ||||||
| Public finance & tax | |||||||
| Finance & banking | |||||||
| Construction & property |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
14 of 19 atolls were not named in any story in 14 days. That can mean the outlets do not cover them, or that stories name islands we cannot match.
How the news travels
last 14 days80% of 35 stories were reported by one outlet only (28). For the 7 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 16 h 10 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & utilities | 35 | 28 (80%) |
| Transport & ports | 6 | 4 (67%) |
| Telecom & digital | 7 | 4 (57%) |
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 sources2 of 3 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (67%). Announcements from the last 2 days are left out so outlets have had time to pick them up.
Not reported elsewhere (1), newest first- Statement by His Excellency Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Vice President of the Maldives, at the Executive session II of the Commonwealth Heads of the Government meeting on climate financing and Commonwealth youth skilling and entrepreneurship for the future of workOffice of the President · 3 Nov Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
Biggest money figures
last 14 days- MVR 59.7 billion Proposed 2027 State Budget totalOne Online · Energy & utilities, Public finance & tax Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
- MVR 3.8 billion Estimated fuel subsidy costOne Online · Energy & utilities, Public finance & tax Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
- MVR 3.2 billion Projected fuel subsidy costOne Online · Energy & utilities, Public finance & tax Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
- MVR 515.7 million Proposed funding for electricity generation and distribution infrastructureMM TV (English) · Energy & utilities, Public finance & tax Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 513.5 million PSIP funding for renewable energy projects in proposed 2027 budgetMM TV (English) · Energy & utilities, Public finance & tax Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 3.35 billion Total merchandise importsMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Energy & utilities Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 2.62 billion Total merchandise imports (previous year)MM TV (English) · Construction & property, Energy & utilities Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 908.2 million Petroleum import expenditureMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Energy & utilities Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 511.4 million Petroleum import expenditure (previous year)MM TV (English) · Construction & property, Energy & utilities Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- more than US$500 million New commitments mobilised at summitMiadhu · Energy & utilities, Finance & banking Source (opens Miadhu in a new tab)
18 money figures in 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & utilities | 35 | 17% | |
| Telecom & digital | 7 | 0% | |
| Transport & ports | 6 | 17% | |
| All stories read | 35 | 17% |
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
1472 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon281
- Tue198
- Wed261
- 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.