The Maldives recorded 194,039 tourist arrivals in October 2026, a 0.9 percent rise from October the previous year, while cumulative arrivals for the year fell 2.9 percent to 1,797,060. China remained the top source market with 331,817 arrivals, followed by Russia with 256,822, according to Ministry of Tourism figures.
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Official statistics show that a total of 194,039 visitors arrived in the country during October, reflecting a 0.9 percent rise compared to October of the previous year.
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Earlier reports gave 190,774 tourists 2 Nov, 11:08 Corporate Maldives
reflecting a 0.9 percent rise compared to October of the previous year
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representing a 2.9 percent decline compared to the 1,851,429 arrivals registered during the corresponding period last year
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compared to the 1,851,429 arrivals registered during the corresponding period last year
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China remains the leading tourist market for the Maldives this year, accounting for 331,817 arrivals to date.
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Earlier reports gave 145,702 visitors 7 Jun MM TV (English)
The country currently averages approximately 5,911 tourist arrivals per day.
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