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 26 stories of the last 30 days, as of 11 Nov, 23:17 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 26 stories of the last 30 days in Transport & ports 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 15 h 11 min (14% within an hour). 73% of 26 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Trade & customs (100% of 5). See the numbers
- Official announcements0 of 1 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (0%); 1 were not. See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 7.7 billion: project cost in MVR (from “Final Bridge Segment Connects Vilimalé and Gulhifalhu”, The Maldives Journal). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figurenearly USD 1.7 billion: Projected annual economic output loss from workplace heat by 2060 (very high-emissions scenario) (from “Rising workplace heat could cost Maldives USD 1.7 billion a year by 2060:ILO”, Maldives Voice). See the numbers
Attention by sector
this week against a usual week| Sector | This week | Usual week | Share of the week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & property | 31 | 33.5 | 4% (-4 points) |
| Finance & banking | 23 | 28.8 | 3% (-13 points) |
| Public finance & tax | 21 | 29.5 | 3% (-8 points) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 19 | 20.8 | 3% (-6 points) |
| Transport & ports | 13 | 18.2 | 2% (-9 points) |
| Trade & customs | 7 | 20 | 1% (-9 points) |
| Education | 12 | 15 | 2% (-13 points) |
| Health | 12 | 13 | 2% (-4 points) |
| Energy & utilities | 11 | 10.5 | 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 5 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
BML to celebrate 44th anniversary with four-day “Kaanivaa44” carnival in Hulhumalé 4 outlets
Where the news happens
stories by atoll, last 30 days| Sector | Malé | Kaafu | Haa Dhaalu | Shaviyani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport & ports | 26 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Construction & property | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| Trade & customs | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Tourism & hospitality | 4 | |||
| Public finance & tax | 3 | 2 | ||
| Telecom & digital | 2 |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
How the news travels
last 30 days73% of 26 stories were reported by one outlet only (19). For the 7 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 15 h 11 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Trade & customs | 5 | 5 (100%) |
| Transport & ports | 26 | 19 (73%) |
| Construction & property | 5 | 3 (60%) |
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 sources0 of 1 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (0%). Announcements from the last 2 days are left out so outlets have had time to pick them up.
Not reported elsewhere (1), newest first- Ministry and GMTMO Hold Follow-Up Meeting with Malé City Council on Transfer of Land Transport FunctionsMinistry of Economic Development & Trade · 21 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Biggest money figures
last 30 days- MVR 7.7 billion project cost in MVRThe Maldives Journal · Construction & property, Transport & ports Source (opens The Maldives Journal in a new tab)
- MVR 10 million per month Loss of council revenue from legislative changesSun English · Transport & ports Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
- nearly USD 1.7 billion Projected annual economic output loss from workplace heat by 2060 (very high-emissions scenario)Maldives Voice · Construction & property, Tourism & hospitality Source (opens Maldives Voice in a new tab)
- approximately USD 1.46 billion Projected annual economic output loss from workplace heat by 2060 (low-emissions pathway)Maldives Voice · Construction & property, Tourism & hospitality Source (opens Maldives Voice in a new tab)
- nearly USD 1.16 billion Projected annual services sector lossesMaldives Voice · Construction & property, Tourism & hospitality Source (opens Maldives Voice in a new tab)
- USD 500 million Project valueThe Standard · Construction & property, Public finance & tax Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
- US$400 million Line of credit from India's Exim BankMaldives Voice · Construction & property, Transport & ports Source (opens Maldives Voice in a new tab)
12 money figures in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport & ports | 26 | 15% | |
| Construction & property | 5 | 20% | |
| Trade & customs | 5 | 20% | |
| All stories read | 26 | 15% |
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.