Male’ Maldives, 12th October 2023 – In a significant boost to the Maldives’ tourism sector, September 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 130,961 visitors graced the tropical paradise, marking a 16.9 percent increase from the 111,986 arrivals during the same period in the previous year.
This surge in September arrivals also helped propel the annual tourist influx to new heights. As of September 30, 2023, a total of 1,361,042 tourists had visited the Maldives throughout the year, up from 1,190,629 in 2022 and 870,862 in 2021.
Monthly data for the year reveals a steady influx of tourists, with January welcoming 172,499 visitors, February 177,915, March 173,514, April 164,357, May 120,959, June 120,363, July 145,629, August 154,854, and September with 130,961 visitors. While May and June experienced a slight decline, they still surpassed the significant milestone of 100,000 arrivals each.
In September 2023, the highest daily arrival figure was recorded on the 29th, with an impressive 5,727 tourists gracing the picturesque shores of the Maldives. The daily average for the month stood at 4,365, with tourists typically staying for seven to eight days.
A closer look at daily arrivals for September 2023 provides insights into the steady stream of tourists:
- September 1: 4,002 arrivals
- September 2: 4,192 arrivals
- September 3: 4,496 arrivals
- September 4: 3,825 arrivals
- September 5: 3,645 arrivals
- September 6: 4,011 arrivals
- September 7: 3,868 arrivals
- September 8: 3,995 arrivals
- September 9: 3,828 arrivals
- September 10: 4,631 arrivals
- September 11: 3,986 arrivals
- September 12: 3,585 arrivals
- September 13: 3,886 arrivals
- September 14: 4,084 arrivals
- September 15: 4,212 arrivals
- September 16: 4,543 arrivals
- September 17: 4,837 arrivals
- September 18: 4,176 arrivals
- September 19: 3,942 arrivals
- September 20: 4,263 arrivals
- September 21: 4,400 arrivals
- September 22: 4,736 arrivals
- September 23: 4,695 arrivals
- September 24: 5,391 arrivals
- September 25: 4,103 arrivals
- September 26: 4,287 arrivals
- September 27: 4,993 arrivals
- September 28: 5,431 arrivals
- September 29: 5,727 arrivals
- September 30: 5,192 arrivals
The consistent high daily arrivals throughout the month affirm the Maldives’ enduring appeal as a sought-after tourist destination.
As of the latest available data, the daily average for the entire year 2023 remains robust at 4,986, with tourists choosing to indulge in the Maldivian paradise for an average of seven days. This continued influx of visitors is not only a testament to the allure of the Maldives but also a source of economic vitality for the nation’s tourism industry.
