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 70 stories of the last 30 days, as of 11 Nov, 18:24 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 70 stories of the last 30 days in Education. 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 happensKaafu Atoll had 3 of 12 place-tagged stories in 30 days (25%). 10 of 19 atolls had none: Alif Dhaalu Atoll, Baa Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Gaafu Alif Atoll, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll and 4 more. See the numbers
- How the news travelsWhen more than one outlet reported a story, the second followed after a median 8 h 50 min (42% within an hour). 83% of 70 stories were reported by one outlet only. Highest in Education (83% of 70). See the numbers
- Official announcements4 of 14 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (29%); 10 were not. See the numbers
- Biggest MVR figureMVR 64.2 billion: This year's total state budget (from “Budget 2027: Islamic Ministry receives lowest allocation”, Adhadhu (English)). See the numbers
- Biggest USD figureUSD 500 million: Sukuk principal repaid (from “Budget 2027: Debt repayments projected to fall by 62%”, 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 | 41 | 31 | 6% (-2 points) |
| Finance & banking | 26 | 28 | 4% (-13 points) |
| Public finance & tax | 26 | 28.2 | 4% (-7 points) |
| Tourism & hospitality | 22 | 20 | 3% (-6 points) |
| Transport & ports | 15 | 17.8 | 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
Court extends remand of trio arrested with 1.7kg drugs, 230 vape cartridges 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 daysTap an atoll to narrow the page to it. Only atolls and cities among the busiest twelve can be chosen.
| Sector | Kaafu | Malé | Haa Dhaalu | Laamu | Alif Alif | Haa Alif | Lhaviyani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Health | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Trade & customs | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Public finance & tax | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Finance & banking | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Construction & property |
Stories by sector and place, darker for more. Only the busiest sectors and places are shown.
10 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 70 stories were reported by one outlet only (58). For the 12 that more than one outlet reported, the second outlet followed after a median 8 h 50 min.
Time from the first report to the second outlet's report, by story.
| Sector | Stories | Reported by one outlet only |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 70 | 58 (83%) |
| Public finance & tax | 5 | 4 (80%) |
| Health | 9 | 6 (67%) |
| Trade & customs | 6 | 3 (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 sources4 of 14 stories published by official sources were also reported by a news outlet (29%). Announcements from the last 2 days are left out so outlets have had time to pick them up.
Not reported elsewhere (10), newest first- First Lady attends Islamic University of Maldives’ 2026 Convocation CeremonyOffice of the President · 5 Nov Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
- Muhyiddin School Reviews Sustainability Plan to Strengthen Use of VilunVeshi School GardenMinistry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy · 5 Nov Source (opens Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy in a new tab)
- Construction Work Begins on H.A. Atoll School Office Building!Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills · 25 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills in a new tab)
- 24 Teachers Participate in Climate Change Education WorkshopMinistry of Education, Higher Education and Skills · 24 Oct Source (opens Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills in a new tab)
- President accentuates a "New Era" of Maldives–Pakistan partnership following historic bilateral discussionsOffice of the President · 21 Oct Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
Biggest money figures
last 30 days- MVR 64.2 billion This year's total state budgetAdhadhu (English) · Education, Public finance & tax Source (opens Adhadhu (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)
- MVR 59.7 billion Proposed State BudgetMM TV (English) · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 500 million Sukuk principal repaidMM TV (English) · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 400 million Currency swap facility borrowing settledMM TV (English) · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 200 million target bilateral trade volumeOffice of the President · Education, Health Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
- USD 24 million Interest paid alongside sukuk principalMM TV (English) · Education, Finance & banking Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
- USD 13.9 million Current bilateral tradeThe Standard · Education, Health Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
46 money figures in 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 70 | 10% | |
| Health | 9 | 0% | |
| Trade & customs | 6 | 0% | |
| Public finance & tax | 5 | 0% | |
| All stories read | 70 | 10% |
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
1694 reports, Maldives time · every sector, all places- Mon321
- Tue234
- Wed339
- 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.