Finance Ministry Confirms Positive Fiscal Trend as Maldives Strengthens Economic Outlook

The Ministry of Finance's Weekly Fiscal Developments report for Week 45 shows cumulative revenue and grants of MVR 34.97 billion against expenditure of MVR 36.41 billion, leaving a deficit of MVR 1.44 billion and a primary surplus of MVR 2.78 billion. Tourism Goods and Services Tax revenue reached MVR 9.57 billion and public sector investment reached MVR 7.18 billion, with transport infrastructure the largest area at MVR 4.37 billion.

First reported 7 Dec 2025, 12:43

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Finance Ministry Confirms Positive Fiscal Trend as Maldives Strengthens Economic Outlook

MVR 34.97 billion cumulative revenue and grants

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MVR 34.97 billion cumulative revenue and grants The Standard
cumulative revenue and grants reaching MVR 34.97 billion
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MVR 1.44 billion overall fiscal deficit The Standard
The overall deficit narrowed to just MVR 1.44 billion
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MVR 2.78 billion primary balance The Standard
The primary balance posted a surplus of MVR 2.78 billion
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MVR 8.56 billion non tax revenues The Standard
Non tax revenues also posted solid gains, reaching MVR 8.56 billion
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Earlier reports gave MVR 3.5 billion 12 Jun, 09:45 The StandardMVR 1.5 billion 25 Mar, 14:03 The Standard
MVR 12.92 billion salaries and pensions The Standard
Salaries and pensions delivered smoothly, totalling MVR 12.92 billion
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MVR 7.18 billion Public Sector Investment Programme investments The Standard
The Maldives Public Sector Investment Programme recorded MVR 7.18 billion in investments
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MVR 4.37 billion transport infrastructure investment The Standard
such as airports and bridges, with the sector receiving MVR 4.37 billion
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MVR 605.6 million environmental protection project spending The Standard
Environmental protection projects , including coastal defences and renewable energy, totalling MVR 605.6 million
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MVR 305 million water and sewerage upgrades The Standard
Water and sewerage upgrades across islands worth MVR 305 million
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MVR 664.9 million land reclamation and road construction The Standard
Land reclamation and road construction valued at MVR 664.9 million
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MVR 97.19 billion outstanding government securities The Standard
The report also highlights MVR 97.19 billion in outstanding government securities, backed largely by domestic investors.
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Public finance & tax Tourism & hospitality

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Ministry of Finance National Social Protection Agency