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.
Latest from Statistics Maldives
All releases and what is dueReal Sector
Fiscal Sector
Financial Sector
External Sector
In the news
Findings from the 25 stories of the last 7 days, as of 12 Nov, 00:38 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 25 stories of the last 7 days in Construction & property. 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 14 of 18 place-tagged stories in 7 days (78%). 13 of 19 atolls had none: Alif Alif Atoll, Alif Dhaalu Atoll, Baa Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and 7 more. See the numbers
- How the news travelsWhen more than one outlet reported a story, the second followed after a median 10 h 11 min (25% within an hour). 84% of 25 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Construction & property (84% of 25). See the numbers
- Official announcements1 of 1 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (100%); 0 were not. See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 47 billion: private sector loans in September (from “Private sector lending reaches MVR 47 billion in September”, MM TV (English)). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figureUSD 20 billion: value of waterfront and marina project (from “Juman, accused of inciting arson and looting, to remain detained for another 15 days”, Sun 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 7 daysTap an atoll to narrow the page to it. Only atolls and cities among the busiest twelve can be chosen.
| Sector | Malé | Gaafu Alif | Haa Alif | Haa Dhaalu | Kaafu | Noonu | Shaviyani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Finance & banking | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Tourism & hospitality | 3 | ||||||
| Public finance & tax | 3 | ||||||
| Transport & ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Fisheries & agriculture | 1 |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
13 of 19 atolls were not named in any story in 7 days. That can mean the outlets do not cover them, or that stories name islands we cannot match.
How the news travels
last 7 days84% of 25 stories were reported by one outlet only (21). For the 4 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 10 h 11 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 25 | 21 (84%) |
| Finance & banking | 6 | 5 (83%) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 5 | 4 (80%) |
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 sources1 of 1 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (100%). Announcements from the last 2 days are left out so outlets have had time to pick them up.
Biggest money figures
last 7 days- MVR 47 billion private sector loans in SeptemberMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 46 billion private sector loans in AugustMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 45 billion private sector loans in JulyMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 44 billion private sector loans in JuneMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- MVR 43 billion private sector loans in April and MayMM TV (English) · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 20 billion value of waterfront and marina projectSun English · Construction & property Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
- between $12 billion and $20 billion Projected tourism revenue from the Ras Male' locationRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
- USD 3.05 billion Total lending to private sectorPSM News · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens PSM News in a new tab)
- USD 2.98 billion Total lending to private sectorPSM News · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens PSM News in a new tab)
- USD 2.92 billion Total lending to private sectorPSM News · Construction & property, Finance & banking Source (opens PSM News in a new tab)
40 money figures in 8 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 7 days| Sector | How the writing reads | Stories read | Negative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 25 | 48% | |
| Finance & banking | 6 | 33% | |
| Tourism & hospitality | 5 | 20% | |
| All stories read | 25 | 48% |
| Place | How the writing reads | Stories read | Negative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | 14 | 64% |
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
786 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon168
- Tue111
- Wed109
- Thu120
- Fri59
- Sat92
- Sun127
Busiest hour: Sun 14:00, 24% 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.