According to the most recent data published by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Maldives has received over 1.8 million visitors this year.

Statistics indicate that 1.81 million visitors had entered the country by 4 November 2026.

China continues to be the Maldives' top source market, with 333,864 arrivals reported this year.

Russia ranks second with 269,695 visitors, and the United Kingdom comes in third with 138,039 arrivals.

Germany and Italy round out the top five markets, recording 122,152 and 106,941 arrivals, respectively.

Resorts maintain the highest percentage of visitors, with 1.3 million tourists opting to stay at resort locations this year.

Guesthouses have hosted 386,969 travelers, while 39,957 guests have lodged in hotels.

In the initial four days of November, 22,581 tourists came, in contrast to 26,561 in the corresponding timeframe last year.

Total arrivals to date are currently 3.1 percent lower than during this same timeframe in 2025, when 1.87 million travelers had arrived, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting international travel.

Nonetheless, the most recent government estimates suggest that the Maldives is anticipated to receive more visitors this year compared to last year.

The nation is preparing for the peak tourist season, featuring 180 resorts, 17 hotels, 920 guesthouses, and 164 safari vessels that are presently operational.

The achievement arrives just after the Maldives announced Visit Maldives Year 2027 at the World Travel Market London earlier this month.

The program, officially launched by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, unites tourism businesses, island residents, and global partners to display the variety of experiences available in the country.

As the peak season nears, the Maldives has received over 1.8 million visitors this year, with expectations of continued growth in arrivals in the upcoming months.