he Maldives continues its upward trend in tourism, with 693,949 tourist arrivals recorded as of April 9, 2025, reflecting a 5.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The statistics were officially published by the Ministry of Tourism, highlighting the country's sustained appeal as a top-tier global travel destination.

According to the data:

• January saw the highest monthly arrivals so far, with 214,863 tourists, marking an 11.7% increase from January 2024.
• February slightly dipped by 1.5% compared to the previous year.
• March rebounded with 203,464 arrivals (+4.8%), and
• The first nine days of April have already welcomed 52,824 tourists.

The daily average for 2025 now stands at 7,010 tourists per day, reaffirming the Maldives' strong performance in the global tourism sector.

This positive growth builds on a successful previous year, where the Maldives welcomed over 2 million visitors in 2024—a record-breaking achievement and a testament to the nation’s continued recovery and resilience post-pandemic.