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Maldives Lowers 2024 Overall Growth Projection from 5.5% to 4.9%

The Ministry of Finance lowered Maldives' 2024 GDP growth projection from 5.5% to 4.9%, citing slowdowns in tourism and construction. Tourism growth is revised to 6.8% from 8.6%, with fewer tourist days and a decline in Indian arrivals. Construction growth is cut to 0.7% from 3.7% due to project suspensions and import declines. Despite the slowdown, tourism revenue is expected to increase to MVR 21.9 billion, and the two million tourist target may be met via Chinese arrivals.

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Jul 8, 2024

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The Ministry of Finance lowered Maldives' 2024 GDP growth projection from 5.5% to 4.9%, citing slowdowns in tourism and construction. Tourism growth is revised to 6.8% from 8.6%, with fewer tourist days and a decline in Indian arrivals. Construction growth is cut to 0.7% from 3.7% due to project suspensions and import declines. Despite the slowdown, tourism revenue is expected to increase to MVR 21.9 billion, and the two million tourist target may be met via Chinese arrivals.

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