These are the latest official figures as of 10 November 2026. They run to the end of September 2026.
2025: the full year
The Maldives Monetary Authority's statistics put tourist arrivals in 2025 at 2.25 million (2,246,520), up 9.8% on 2024's 2.05 million.
2026 so far
Quarter by quarter, 2026 has tracked close to 2025, with one weaker quarter:
- January to March: 633,770 arrivals, against 632,420 in 2025 (+0.2%).
- April to June: 410,860, against 475,710 in 2025 (−13.6%).
- July to September: 527,310, against 528,360 in 2025 (−0.2%).
- January to September: about 1,571,940, against 1,636,490 in 2025 (−3.9%).
Where visitors come from
In September 2026 the largest number of arrivals came from China, followed by Russia and Germany, according to the Monetary Authority's monthly summary.
What the figures mean for travel partners
Arrival totals describe demand across the whole country, not at any one resort. A level year nationally can still mean tight availability at popular resorts in peak weeks, and good value in quieter ones. For rates and availability on specific dates, ask our team, or see how we work with travel agents.
About these figures
The quarterly and monthly numbers come from the Maldives Monetary Authority statistics database, which publishes tourist arrivals recorded by Maldives Immigration (quarterly series) and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment (annual series). Quarterly values are published in thousands; the totals above add up those published quarters. Figures checked on 10 November 2026.
Frequently asked
Common questions
How many tourists visited the Maldives in 2025?
About 2.25 million, 9.8% more than in 2024, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority's statistics database.
Are tourist arrivals to the Maldives up or down in 2026?
Slightly down. From January to September 2026 arrivals came to about 1.57 million, roughly 3.9% below the same months of 2025. The first and third quarters were level with 2025; the second quarter was 13.6% lower.
Which countries send the most tourists to the Maldives?
In September 2026 the largest number of arrivals came from China, followed by Russia and Germany, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority's monthly summary.
Where do these tourist arrival figures come from?
From the Maldives Monetary Authority statistics database, which publishes arrivals recorded by Maldives Immigration and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. The figures here were checked on 10 November 2026 and run to the end of September 2026.
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