Maldives Monetary Authority data show inflation easing from 5.6 percent in April 2025 to 2.9 percent in April 2026, while government revenue outpaced spending growth, lifting the fiscal balance to MVR 63.3 million. MMA forecasts tourist arrivals of 2.247 million by end-2026 and economic growth of 5.3 percent, though fish purchases declined.
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government revenue and grants reached MVR 29.9 billion by the end of April 2026, up from MVR 25.4 billion during the same period last year
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government revenue and grants reached MVR 29.9 billion by the end of April 2026, up from MVR 25.4 billion during the same period last year
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government spending also increased, rising from MVR 22.7 billion to MVR 23.5 billion
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The fiscal balance improved from MVR 34.2 million in April 2025 to MVR 63.3 million during the corresponding period this year
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The fiscal balance improved from MVR 34.2 million in April 2025 to MVR 63.3 million during the corresponding period this year
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The annual inflation rate fell from 5.6 percent in April 2025 to 2.9 percent in April 2026, according to MMA statistics.
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The annual inflation rate fell from 5.6 percent in April 2025 to 2.9 percent in April 2026, according to MMA statistics.
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MMA forecasts indicate that tourist arrivals could reach 2.247 million by the end of 2026, surpassing the 2.047 million visitors recorded in 2025.
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MMA forecasts indicate that tourist arrivals could reach 2.247 million by the end of 2026, surpassing the 2.047 million visitors recorded in 2025.
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Earlier reports gave 2.25 million 24 Jan, 10:02 The Standardapproximately 2.25 million 10 Jan, 12:39 The Standard
The central bank also projects that average visitor stays will increase from 6.9 days to 7.1 days this year
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The central bank also projects that average visitor stays will increase from 6.9 days to 7.1 days this year
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the Maldives’ economy is forecast to grow by 5.3 percent in 2026.
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A total of 5,841.1 metric tonnes of fish were purchased during the reporting period, down from 6,506.8 metric tonnes recorded in April 2025.
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A total of 5,841.1 metric tonnes of fish were purchased during the reporting period, down from 6,506.8 metric tonnes recorded in April 2025.
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