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Revenue Surges, Spending Drops: Maldives Government Reports Strong Fiscal Performance

The Maldives government recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 1.3 billion in the first 10 weeks of the 2025 financial year, with revenue of MVR 7.8 billion exceeding expenditure of MVR 6.5 billion between January 1 and March 13. Revenue rose 5.4% year-on-year while spending fell 16%, according to the Ministry of Finance.

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  • MVR 1.3 billion fiscal surplus The Standard The Maldivian Government has recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 1.3 billion in the first 10 weeks of the 2025 financial year, with state revenue surpassing expenditure, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest report.

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  • MVR 7.8 billion state revenue The Standard The government’s revenue between January 1 and March 13 amounted to MVR 7.8 billion, outpacing its expenditure of MVR 6.5 billion during the same period.

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  • MVR 6.5 billion government expenditure The Standard The government’s revenue between January 1 and March 13 amounted to MVR 7.8 billion, outpacing its expenditure of MVR 6.5 billion during the same period.

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  • 5.4% revenue growth year-on-year The Standard revenue increased by 5.4% compared to the first quarter of 2024, which saw a total revenue of MVR 7.4 billion.

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  • MVR 7.4 billion total revenue in first quarter of 2024 The Standard revenue increased by 5.4% compared to the first quarter of 2024, which saw a total revenue of MVR 7.4 billion.

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  • 16% spending decrease year-on-year The Standard the government’s spending decreased by 16% compared to the previous year.

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  • MVR 7.8 billion government expenditure in first 10 weeks of 2024 The Standard In the first 10 weeks of 2024, government expenditure amounted to MVR 7.8 billion, but for the current year, it stood at MVR 6.5 billion.

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