The Maldives has welcomed 2,120,759 tourists so far this year, according to the Tourism Ministry.
With just two weeks left in 2025, the country needs to attract 179,241 more visitors to meet the government’s target of 2.3 million arrivals.  
Tourist arrivals typically surge during the Christmas and New Year holidays, giving officials confidence that the target can be reached. Last year, Maldives crossed the two‑million mark for the first time in December. This year, the milestone was achieved earlier, on November 27, when Bethany Sarah Caswell from England became the two‑millionth tourist. She visited Maldives with her husband for their honeymoon.  
Tourists at the new international passenger terminal at Velana International Airport. (Photo/MACL)
On average, about 6,000 tourists arrive daily, with the highest number this month recorded on Tuesday, when 8,588 arrivals were registered.  
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China: Over 300,000 arrivals (largest contributor)  
Russia: 206,000 arrivals  
UK: 191,136 arrivals  
Germany: 159,598 arrivals  
The Maldives currently operates 67,037 tourist beds, of which 66 percent (44,523 beds) are in resorts. More than 16,000 guesthouses are also in operation, alongside hotels and safari vessels.