Maldives surpasses 2023 tourist arrival numbers; set for 2 million record for 2024
Abhishek Mukherjee 
Maldives has achieved a milestone in its tourism sector, surpassing the total tourist arrivals recorded in 2023. By December 7, 2024, the country had welcomed 1,877,567 tourists, exceeding last year’s total of 1,723,838.
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced the achievement on X on Sunday, sharing, “Proud to share that the Maldives has surpassed last year’s total tourist arrivals! This milestone reflects the dedication of our tourism industry and the support of our visitors. We remain committed to achieving our 2024 target of 2 million arrivals.”
The increase in arrivals is attributed to strategic initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism, including diversifying source markets, strengthening destination marketing campaigns, and enhancing collaborations with airlines and travel trade partners. The Maldives also saw the addition of new properties and unique experiences in 2024, further cementing its position as a premier destination.
Key markets, such as Russia and China continued to show robust growth, while emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia contributed to the total arrivals.
