Maldives tourist arrivals rose 14.6 percent in the first six days of 2026, reaching 43,481 visitors by 6 January 2026, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. Resorts hosted 69 percent of visitors, with Russia the leading source market at 21 percent, following a record 2025 of about 2.25 million tourists.
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tourist arrivals rising by 14.6 percent in the first six days of the year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment.
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Earlier reports gave 8.1% 17 May, 21:55 Maldives Republic5% 9 Apr, 10:16 The Standard
by 6 January 2026, a total of 43,481 visitors had arrived in the country
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translating to an average of 7,247 tourists per day.
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Earlier reports gave 6,725 tourists per day 17 May, 21:55 Maldives Republic
The highest daily arrivals were recorded on 3 January, when 8,082 tourists entered the Maldives.
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Gan International Airport (165 arrivals)
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Russia remained the leading contributor, accounting for 21 percent of arrivals.
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Italy followed closely with 16.2 percent
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a record-breaking 2025, when the Maldives welcomed approximately 2.25 million tourists.
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Earlier reports gave 901,210 tourists 17 May, 21:55 Maldives Republic615,415 tourists 9 Apr, 10:16 The Standard
