China has emerged as the leading source market for tourists visiting the Maldives, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Tourism. As of January 25, 23,186 tourists from China have arrived in the Maldives, accounting for 13.7% of all arrivals this year.
At the start of 2025, China ranked ninth in tourist arrivals, but its rapid growth has propelled it to the top of the list. Russia follows with 18,651 arrivals, and Italy is in third place with 16,614 arrivals.
Overall, 169,424 tourists have visited the Maldives so far this year, marking a 10.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. By this time last year, 152,811 tourists had arrived, and in 2023, the figure stood at 138,646.
The Maldives’ tourism sector continues to thrive, supported by 1,156 operational establishments, including 173 resorts, 816 guesthouses, 152 safari vessels, and 15 hotels, providing a total of 61,772 beds.
The government aims to attract 2.2 million tourists in 2025, aligning with its ambitious targets for the tourism sector