The Ministry of Tourism has announced a significant surge in tourist arrivals, with 558,233 visitors arriving in the country so far this year. This marks a remarkable 14.3% increase compared to the total of 487,371 incoming tourists in 2023.
In January, 192,385 tourists visited the Maldives, followed by an even more impressive figure of 217,394 arrivals in February. As of March 24, the number of tourists has reached 148,456. This consistent growth in arrivals demonstrates the Maldives' enduring popularity as a premier tourist destination.
On average, the Maldives welcomes approximately 6,186 tourists daily, with visitors spending an average of 8 days during their stay. The majority of tourists hail from China, constituting 11.4% of incoming arrivals. Notably, China leads with 63,647 arrivals, followed by Russia with 58,038 tourists and Italy with 53,249 visitors.
February 2023 witnessed a record-breaking number of tourists, with over 200,000 visitors flocking to the Maldives, highlighting its appeal as a coveted travel destination.
With more than 500,000 tourists already arriving this year, the government aims to achieve a milestone of 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024, setting ambitious targets for the tourism industry. To support this goal, the government has initiated various projects aimed at enhancing global exposure and expanding the tourism sector.