Tourist arrivals to the Maldives continued to show steady growth in October 2025, rising 10.3 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Tourism. A total of 190,445 visitors arrived during the month, up from 172,621 in October 2024.
The October performance reflects a sustained upward trend in arrivals throughout 2025, with total arrivals reaching 1.85 million as of the start of November. This marks a 9.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, positioning the country on track to surpass two million annual visitors before year-end.
China remained the Maldives’ top source market, contributing 16 percent of total arrivals, followed by Russia with 12.6 percent, the United Kingdom with 8.8 percent, and Germany with 7.4 percent. Italy, India, and the United States also featured prominently among the top contributors.
Resorts continued to dominate the accommodation market, accounting for 73.8 percent of total arrivals, while guesthouses represented a growing share at 21.5 percent. In total, 1,297 tourist facilities were operational across the country by early November, offering more than 66,000 beds.
The consistent rise in arrivals through October suggests a positive outlook for the upcoming high season, which typically begins in late November and continues through March. Industry observers note that the Maldives’ tourism recovery since the pandemic has been driven by expanding air connectivity and diversification into new markets.
With arrival figures already surpassing those of 2023 and 2024 by significant margins, tourism operators are optimistic about closing the year on a strong note, supported by the seasonal influx of European travellers escaping winter.
