The Maldives has recorded over 32,000 tourist arrivals in the first five days of 2025, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
Highlights:
- Daily Average Arrivals: 6,470 tourists
- Top Source Markets:
- Russia: 6,485 tourists
- Italy: 5,285 tourists
- United Kingdom: 2,175 tourists
- Germany: 2,002 tourists
- India: 1,127 tourists
Accommodation Preferences:
- Resorts: 70% of visitors (22,849 tourists)
- Guesthouses: 23.3% (7,615 tourists)
- Hotels: 914 tourists
- Safaris: 971 tourists
Following a record-breaking 2024 with 2 million tourist arrivals, the Government has set an ambitious target of 2.2 million arrivals for 2025. To achieve this, multiple initiatives are underway to position the Maldives as a premier travel destination globally.
