Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Rise by 9% in August, Total Reaches 1.49 Million This Year

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in August rose by 9 percent compared to the same month last year, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism. A total of 192,058 tourists visited the country last month, up from 176,175 in August 2024.

With this increase, the total number of visitors so far this year has reached 1.49 million, keeping the Maldives on track toward the government’s target of attracting 2.5 million tourists in 2025. The ministry noted that, on average, more than 6,100 tourists are currently arriving in the country each day.

The data also highlighted tourist preferences for accommodation, with 73.4 percent of visitors choosing resorts, 21.9 percent opting for guesthouses, and around 2 percent staying in hotels or safari vessels.

China topped the list of source markets for the Maldives over the past eight months with 235,245 arrivals, followed by Russia with 177,581 visitors, and the United Kingdom with 134,114. Italy, Germany, and India also remained among the strongest contributors to the Maldives tourism market, with notable arrivals from the United States, France, Spain, and Switzerland.

The top 10 countries with the most tourists in the past eight months are:

China - 235,245 tourists

Russia - 177,581 tourists

United Kingdom - 134,114 tourists

Italy - 106,230 tourists

Germany - 102,496 tourists

India - 85,045 tourists

United States - 43,560 tourists

France - 40,979 tourists

Spain - 34,132 tourists

Switzerland - 27,122 tourists

Tourism continues to be the backbone of the Maldivian economy, and the steady growth in arrivals underscores the sector’s resilience and the country’s enduring popularity as a global holiday destination.