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 139 stories of the last 30 days, as of 12 Nov, 00:57 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 139 stories of the last 30 days in Public finance & tax. 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 20 of 30 place-tagged stories in 30 days (67%). 13 of 19 atolls had none: Alif Alif Atoll, Alif Dhaalu Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Gaafu Alif 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 (13% within an hour). 83% of 139 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Tourism & hospitality (100% of 12). See the numbers
- Official announcements6 of 11 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (55%); 5 were not. See the numbers
- Tone of coverage14 of 31 Construction & property stories (45%) were read as negative, against 21% of all 139 stories. The tone is how the articles are written. See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 64.2 billion: approved 2026 state budget (from “Proposed budget for 2027 being submitted tomorrow”, The Edition). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figureapproximately $26.6 billion: Combined annual GDP loss of both nations (from “ILO warns rising temperatures will cause significant damage to Maldives' economy and labor market”, 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 30 daysTap an atoll to narrow the page to it. Only atolls and cities among the busiest twelve can be chosen.
| Sector | Malé | Kaafu | Addu City | Thaa | Baa | Gnaviyani | Haa Dhaalu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Finance & banking | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Construction & property | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Tourism & hospitality | 1 | ||||||
| Transport & ports | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 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 30 days. That can mean the outlets do not cover them, or that stories name islands we cannot match.
How the news travels
last 30 days83% of 139 stories were reported by one outlet only (116). For the 23 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 10 h.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism & hospitality | 12 | 12 (100%) |
| Construction & property | 31 | 26 (84%) |
| Public finance & tax | 139 | 116 (83%) |
| Education | 5 | 4 (80%) |
| Trade & customs | 10 | 7 (70%) |
| Finance & banking | 32 | 22 (69%) |
| Transport & ports | 12 | 7 (58%) |
| Health | 10 | 4 (40%) |
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 sources6 of 11 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (55%). Announcements from the last 2 days are left out so outlets have had time to pick them up.
Not reported elsewhere (5), newest first- Accounting Profession Crucial to Strengthening Public Financial Governance: FinanceMinistry of Finance and Public Enterprises · 25 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises in a new tab)
- President assures more favourable opportunities for SMEs within the next three monthsMinistry of Economic Development & Trade · 24 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
- Modernizing Statistics System Key to Fulfilling 'Maldives 2.0' Vision: Finance MinisterMinistry of Finance and Public Enterprises · 20 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises in a new tab)
- Minister Responds to Public Queries on Nation's Financial Position and Development Projects at 'Ahaa' ForumMinistry of Finance and Public Enterprises · 19 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises in a new tab)
- Pension Office conducts Doughnuts and Finance Session for the students of Hanimaadhoo SchoolMaldives Pension Office · 14 Oct Source (opens Maldives Pension Office in a new tab)
Biggest money figures
last 30 days- MVR 64.2 billion approved 2026 state budgetThe Edition · Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- MVR 64 billion Total budget for this yearSun English · Public finance & tax Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
- 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)
- approximately $26.6 billion Combined annual GDP loss of both nationsRaajje (English) · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens Raajje (English) 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)
- 18 billion soles ($5.22 billion) Planned Peruvian government allocation for mitigating economic impactThe Edition · Fisheries & agriculture, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition 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)
235 money figures in 85 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 30 days| Sector | How the writing reads | Stories read | Negative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 139 | 21% | |
| Finance & banking | 32 | 12% | |
| Construction & property | 31 | 45% | |
| Tourism & hospitality | 12 | 33% | |
| Transport & ports | 12 | 8% | |
| Health | 10 | 0% | |
| Trade & customs | 10 | 20% | |
| Education | 5 | 0% | |
| All stories read | 139 | 21% |
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
1719 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon321
- Tue234
- Wed364
- Thu263
- Fri106
- Sat194
- Sun237
Busiest hour: Wed 13:00, 12% 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.