Revenue from the Maldives’ Green Tax reached USD 129.74 million in the first eleven months of the year, more than doubling the collections recorded during the same period last year.
The levy, introduced in October 2016 to support environmental protection, applies to travellers staying at resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and tourist vessels. Figures released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority show that the latest total represents a 109.3 percent increase from the USD 62.99 million collected during the corresponding period in 2024.
The Green Tax now accounts for 6.9 percent of overall state revenue during this timeframe, a rise driven by record visitor arrivals that exceeded 2.1 million by mid-December. More than 1.5 million tourists stayed at resorts, while substantial numbers opted for guesthouses, hotels, and safari vessels.
Under the current structure, the tax is set at USD 12 per person per night for stays at resorts, hotels, and safari vessels, and USD 6 for guesthouse occupants. Exemptions apply only to children under two years of age.
Proceeds are channelled into island-based environmental projects, including water and sanitation systems, coastal protection measures, and initiatives designed to maintain a clean and sustainable environment.