Maldives recorded a 12.8 percent increase in tourist arrivals in November 2025 compared to the same month last year, welcoming 195,127 visitors, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment reported.
In November 2024, the Maldives received 172,987 tourists, while in 2023 the figure stood at 163,658. Total tourist arrivals for 2025 have reached 2,022,061, marking a 10 percent increase over the same period last year. The daily average number of tourists in November was 6,504, with the highest single-day arrivals on 29 November at 7,886 visitors.
Top source markets for 2025 include China with 312,478 arrivals (15.5 percent), Russia with 253,834 (12.6 percent), and the United Kingdom with 181,300 (9 percent). Other major contributors include Germany, Italy, India, the United States, France, Spain, and Switzerland. Approximately 67 percent of tourists stay in resorts, while 24 percent opt for guesthouses.
On 27 November, the Maldives welcomed its two millionth tourist of the year, Bethany Sarah Kerswell from England, who arrived at Velana International Airport for her honeymoon and will stay at Outrigger Maafushivaru. The milestone was reached earlier than in any previous year, reflecting strong growth across key markets and a steady recovery in global travel.
The Ministry noted that January through April recorded higher arrivals than November, and the country remains on track to achieve its national target of 2.3 million tourists by the end of 2025.
