The Maldives is seeing a robust start to April 2025, with tourist arrivals rising by nearly 14% compared to the same period last year. Data from the Ministry of Tourism shows that 82,180 visitors arrived in the country during the first 12 days of the month—an increase of 6,848 over April 2024.
This performance marks the strongest start to April on record, significantly outpacing April 2023 and April 2024 figures. While March ended with a moderate year-on-year growth of 4.8%, April’s early momentum suggests the Maldives is entering the second quarter of 2025 with renewed strength.
The uptick is particularly notable given that April sits at the tail end of the high season and typically experiences a softening in arrivals as Ramadan overlaps with key travel dates. Despite these seasonal headwinds, average daily arrivals are tracking higher than the previous year, indicating stable demand across core markets.
Resorts remain the primary beneficiary of this growth, receiving 69.8% of total visitors so far in 2025. Guesthouses continue to play a growing role, accommodating nearly 25% of arrivals—a reminder of the expanding appeal of local island tourism even during the peak periods.
China has emerged as the top source market for the Maldives in 2025, edging out the UK and Russia. The early April performance appears to be buoyed by this Chinese demand, paired with steady flows from European markets such as Italy and Germany.
Although it is too early to forecast the full month’s performance, the April trend—combined with a healthy start to Q1—positions the Maldives well to maintain or exceed its 2025 tourism targets. Should the pace continue, April could be the strongest month of the year so far, helping to offset February’s unexpected dip.
