The Maldives has seen a 9.4 percent increase in tourist arrivals so far this year compared to the same period in 2023.
According to the Tourism Ministry, 1.63 million tourists visited the Maldives as of Saturday, an increase of 140,000 tourists compared to the 1.49 million tourists recorded during the same period last year.
China remains the leading tourist source market, with more than 200,000 tourists visiting the Maldives this year.
Top 10 countries in tourism
China - 236,800 tourists
Russia - 177,700 tourists
UK - 137,200 tourists
Germany - 121,800 tourists
Italy - 112,000 tourists
India - 97,300 tourists
United States - 54,400 tourists
France - 43,500 tourists
Spain - 37,800 tourists
Switzerland - 31,400 tourists
A total of 1,220 tourist destinations are currently operating in the Maldives. These include 167 resorts, 887 guesthouses, 152 safaris, and 14 hotels. On average, the Maldives currently welcomes 5,447 tourists daily.
