Key Takeaways
- Maldives had 172 operational resorts with 41,364 beds in 2023.
- Average resort occupancy rate was 72.5% in 2023.
- 5-star resorts accounted for 85% of total beds in 2023.
- Snorkeling was participated in by 78% of tourists in 2023.
- Scuba diving attracted 42% of visitors in 2023.
- Dolphin watching excursions booked by 35% of tourists.
- Tourism revenue reached $5.25 billion in 2023.
- Tourism contributed 28% to Maldives GDP in 2023.
- Foreign exchange earnings from tourism were $4.9 billion in 2023.
- 75% of coral reefs bleached due to climate events up to 2023.
- Plastic waste from tourism reduced by 40% via bans in 2023.
- 85% of resorts achieved coral propagation projects by 2023.
- In 2023, the Maldives recorded a total of 1,878,964 tourist arrivals, marking a 12.3% increase from 2022.
- Russia was the top source market with 452,985 arrivals in 2023, accounting for 24.1% of total tourists.
- India contributed 209,146 tourist arrivals in 2023, representing 11.1% of the total.
Maldives tourism surged in 2023, driven by strong occupancy, rising rates, and record visitor arrivals.
Hotel and Resort Statistics
Hotel and Resort Statistics Interpretation
Popular Activities and Experiences
Popular Activities and Experiences Interpretation
Revenue and Economic Impact
Revenue and Economic Impact Interpretation
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Sustainability and Environmental Impact Interpretation
Tourist Arrivals and Demographics
Tourist Arrivals and Demographics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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