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 68 stories of the last 30 days, as of 11 Nov, 20:40 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 68 stories of the last 30 days in Construction & property 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 11 h 15 min (15% within an hour). 71% of 68 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Public finance & tax (88% of 16). See the numbers
- Tone of coverage10 of 16 Public finance & tax stories (62%) were read as negative, against 43% of all 68 stories. The tone is how the articles are written. 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$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 30 days| Sector | Malé | Kaafu | Haa Alif | Haa Dhaalu | Raa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 68 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Public finance & tax | 16 | 1 | |||
| Finance & banking | 12 | ||||
| Tourism & hospitality | 10 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Transport & ports | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health | 1 |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
How the news travels
last 30 days71% of 68 stories were reported by one outlet only (48). For the 20 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 11 h 15 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Public finance & tax | 16 | 14 (88%) |
| Finance & banking | 12 | 9 (75%) |
| Construction & property | 68 | 48 (71%) |
| Transport & ports | 5 | 3 (60%) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 10 | 5 (50%) |
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 30 days- MVR 59 billion Total proposed state budgetThe Edition · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
- MVR 7.7 billion project cost in MVRThe Maldives Journal · Construction & property, Transport & ports Source (opens The Maldives Journal 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)
- $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)
56 money figures in 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 68 | 43% | |
| Public finance & tax | 16 | 62% | |
| Finance & banking | 12 | 33% | |
| Tourism & hospitality | 10 | 30% | |
| Transport & ports | 5 | 20% | |
| All stories read | 68 | 43% |
| Place | How the writing reads | Stories read | Negative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | 68 | 43% |
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
1704 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon321
- Tue234
- Wed349
- 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.