Tourism arrivals to the Maldives rose to 186,738 in July 2025, marking an 11.5 percent year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth trend continues the positive momentum seen throughout the year, as the total number of tourists crossed 1.31 million by 3rd August.
The July average stood at just over 6,000 visitors per day, reaffirming steady demand during what is traditionally a shoulder month in the country’s tourism calendar. The Maldives has now recorded year-on-year growth in six out of seven months so far in 2025, with February being the only month to see a slight dip.
Resorts continued to account for the majority of tourist stays, hosting 73.2 percent of all visitors, while guesthouses made up 22 percent and safari vessels 2.1 percent. A total of 1,246 facilities were in operation as of early August, with the available bed capacity rising slightly to 66,003.
China retained its position as the top source market in July, contributing 14.8 percent of total arrivals, followed by Russia and the United Kingdom. European markets, particularly Germany and Italy, continued to maintain strong positions in the top 10, reflecting sustained travel appetite from the region.
Compared to June, which brought in 141,772 visitors, July saw an increase of nearly 45,000 arrivals. The consistent month-on-month growth highlights a healthy recovery and stable performance across the Maldivian tourism sector, even in the off-peak season.
While August has started slightly slower in terms of growth rate at 5.7 percent during the first three days, the year-to-date trajectory remains on track for a potential record-breaking year if current trends continue.
