The Maldives’ tourism industry is registering pronounced growth, with official figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment showing a sharp rise in both capacity and international arrivals. Nearly 3,000 new beds have been added this year, reflecting the nation’s sustained effort to meet rising global demand.
Government statistics confirm that 2,987 beds have been introduced in 2025, lifting the total number of operational beds to 66,235. That figure represents a significant increase from the 63,248 beds available at the end of last year, marking the first time the country’s capacity has surpassed 66,000.
The current capacity is spread across four principal categories of accommodation: resorts account for 44,247 beds, guesthouses provide 16,068, safaris contribute 3,322, and hotels add a further 2,598. In terms of facilities, 1,295 are now operational nationwide, including 176 resorts, 935 guesthouses, 168 safaris and 16 hotels.
The expansion has coincided with a surge in visitor numbers. Tourism Ministry data show that 1,897,840 tourists have arrived so far this year, a 9.8 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024, when 1,728,045 arrivals were recorded.
The government has set a target of attracting 2.3 million tourists in 2025. With 1.8 million arrivals already registered, the country requires a further 402,160 visitors to reach that goal. Current trends suggest the target is attainable, with daily arrivals averaging more than 6,000.