Maldives Records 8.1% Growth in Tourist Arrivals

The Maldives recorded an 8.1% increase in tourist arrivals in the first 5 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with over 900,000 tourists visiting as of May 14. The exact count was 901,210, up from 833,448 last year. China remained the largest source market with 103,072 visitors, followed by Russia, UK, Italy, and Germany. Other key markets include India, France, US, Switzerland, and Poland. Average daily arrivals are 6,725. Resort stays dominate at 69% of visitors, followed by guesthouses (22%), safari vessels (5%), and city hotels (4%). Tourism contributes over a quarter of the Maldives' GDP.

The Maldives recorded an 8.1% increase in tourist arrivals in the first 5 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with over 900,000 tourists visiting as of May 14. The exact count was 901,210, up from 833,448 last year. China remained the largest source market with 103,072 visitors, followed by Russia, UK, Italy, and Germany. Other key markets include India, France, US, Switzerland, and Poland. Average daily arrivals are 6,725. Resort stays dominate at 69% of visitors, followed by guesthouses (22%), safari vessels (5%), and city hotels (4%). Tourism contributes over a quarter of the Maldives' GDP.

The Maldives recorded an 8.1% increase in tourist arrivals in the first 5 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with over 900,000 tourists visiting as of May 14. The exact count was 901,210, up from 833,448 last year. China remained the largest source market with 103,072 visitors, followed by Russia, UK, Italy, and Germany. Other key markets include India, France, US, Switzerland, and Poland. Average daily arrivals are 6,725. Resort stays dominate at 69% of visitors, followed by guesthouses (22%), safari vessels (5%), and city hotels (4%). Tourism contributes over a quarter of the Maldives' GDP.

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