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Maldives surpasses 1.8 million tourist arrivals as momentum continues

The Maldives welcomed more than 1.8 million tourists this year, with 194,039 visitors in October, up 0.9 per cent from 192,398 in the same month last year, though total arrivals of 1,803,749 remain 3 per cent below the 1,858,995 recorded over the corresponding period in 2025. China was the largest source market with 332,186 visitors, followed by Russia with 258,120 arrivals.

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  • 194,039 visitors tourist arrivals in October MM TV (English) October recorded 194,039 visitors, up 0.9 per cent from 192,398 in the same month last year.

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  • 0.9 per cent year-on-year growth in October arrivals MM TV (English) October recorded 194,039 visitors, up 0.9 per cent from 192,398 in the same month last year.

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  • 192,398 visitors October arrivals in previous year MM TV (English) October recorded 194,039 visitors, up 0.9 per cent from 192,398 in the same month last year.

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  • 1,803,749 visitors total tourist arrivals MM TV (English) the latest Tourism Update report places total arrivals at 1,803,749, still 3 per cent below the 1,858,995 recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.

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    Earlier reports gave 955,296 visitors 7 Jun MM TV (English)886,545 tourists 26 May, 10:06 Miadhu

  • 1,858,995 visitors total tourist arrivals in corresponding period MM TV (English) still 3 per cent below the 1,858,995 recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.

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  • 3 per cent shortfall in total arrivals year-on-year MM TV (English) total arrivals at 1,803,749, still 3 per cent below the 1,858,995 recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.

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  • 227,403 visitors tourist arrivals in January MM TV (English) Arrivals reached 227,403 in January and 254,556 in February before falling to 161,259 in March and 152,861 in April.

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  • 254,556 visitors tourist arrivals in February MM TV (English) Arrivals reached 227,403 in January and 254,556 in February before falling to 161,259 in March and 152,861 in April.

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  • 161,259 visitors tourist arrivals in March MM TV (English) before falling to 161,259 in March and 152,861 in April.

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  • 152,861 visitors tourist arrivals in April MM TV (English) before falling to 161,259 in March and 152,861 in April.

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  • 142,555 visitors tourist arrivals in May MM TV (English) Numbers declined further to 142,555 in May and 123,552 in June, then rose to 184,735 in July.

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    Earlier reports gave 2.047 million 2 Jun, 13:54 The Standard2.25 million 24 Jan, 10:02 The Standard

  • 123,552 visitors tourist arrivals in June MM TV (English) Numbers declined further to 142,555 in May and 123,552 in June, then rose to 184,735 in July.

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  • 184,735 visitors tourist arrivals in July MM TV (English) then rose to 184,735 in July.

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  • 197,640 visitors tourist arrivals in August MM TV (English) August and September each recorded 197,640 arrivals, followed by October’s 194,039.

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  • 197,640 visitors tourist arrivals in September MM TV (English) August and September each recorded 197,640 arrivals, followed by October’s 194,039.

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  • 332,186 visitors arrivals from China MM TV (English) China remained the largest source market over the reporting period, with 332,186 visitors.

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    Earlier reports gave 331,817 visitors 2 Nov, 23:16 The Maldives Journal145,702 visitors 7 Jun MM TV (English)

  • 258,120 visitors arrivals from Russia MM TV (English) Russia followed in second place with 258,120 arrivals.

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    Earlier reports gave 256,822 visitors 2 Nov, 23:16 The Maldives Journal127,460 arrivals 7 Jun MM TV (English)

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