The number of tourist arrivals to the Maldives has seen a 23.6 percent decline so far this month.

According to statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism as of the 13th of this month, a total of 58,906 tourists had arrived by that date. This represents a 23.6 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, which saw 77,100 arrivals.

However, the total number of tourist arrivals for the entire year to date has seen a six percent increase compared to last year. So far in 2026, 540,674 tourists have visited the Maldives, whereas 509,953 arrivals were recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.

Tourism statistics indicate that the highest number of visitors arrived from China, Russia, and Italy.

Top 10 Source Markets:

China: 84,342 tourists

Russia: 63,553 tourists

Italy: 51,138 tourists

United Kingdom: 50,579 tourists

Germany: 34,840 tourists

India: 20,380 tourists

France: 19,297 tourists

USA: 13,902 tourists

Poland: 12,484 tourists

Switzerland: 11,823 tourists

The majority of tourists visiting the Maldives spend their holidays at resorts. Specifically, 67 percent of the tourists who arrived this month opted for resort accommodations.

While this period is typically a peak season for tourism, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of certain travel routes, resulting in a decline in arrivals. This downturn is expected to have a negative impact on the Maldivian economy.