Annual Tourist Arrivals in the Maldives

Maldives Tourism Statistics

The Maldives welcomed a record 1.7 million tourists in 2023, surpassing the previous high of 1.3 million in 2019 (pre-pandemic peak).

Year	Arrivals	Notes
2019	1,300,000+	Pre-COVID peak
2020	555,000	COVID closure (Mar–Jul)
2021	1,300,000+	Rapid recovery (border open Jul 2020)
2022	1,566,000	Strong growth
2023	1,700,000+	New record
2024 (target)	2,000,000	Government goal

Tourism = ~28% GDP directly, ~70%+ including indirect.
~160 resorts (each on private island), 800+ guesthouses (local islands).
Average stay: 7–8 nights; spend: $200–$500+/night (resorts), $80–$150 (guesthouses).

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