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Maldives Tourism Statistics: 2.2M Arrivals in 2025
The Maldives recorded 2,246,516 international tourist arrivals in 2025, the Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Republic of Maldives reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 5,233 Airbnb stays in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026, with Malé the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 22,487
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 90%
Key facts
Maldives Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Republic of Maldives puts the Maldives at 2,246,516 international tourist arrivals in 2025.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in the Maldives at 5,233 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Maldives added up to 22,487 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in the Maldives lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by February and March, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in the Maldives had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, February and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in the Maldives in February were booked furthest ahead, about 49 days, against 24 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90% of Maldives Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 9.7% and the United States at 8.7%.
By place
- AirROI ranks the Maldives 31st for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Malé had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026, at 2,140, ahead of Hulhumale.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the Maldives?
The Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Republic of Maldives counted 2,246,516 international tourist arrivals in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,246,516International tourist arrivals | Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in 2025 | 2025 | Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Republic of Maldives |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in the Maldives
The Maldives had 464 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 5,233 stays and 22,487 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.3 nights and was booked about 40 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 6 towns it tracks in the Maldives; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 464
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 5,233
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 22,487
- Typical stay
- 4.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 40 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in the Maldives?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026, then February and March. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, February, March, August, December, June, July, September, November, October, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9% | 42 days |
| February | 9.8% | 49 days |
| March | 9.2% | 35 days |
| August | 8.6% | 49 days |
| December | 8.6% | 42 days |
| June | 8.4% | 24 days |
| July | 8.2% | 39 days |
| September | 8.0% | 37 days |
| November | 7.6% | 47 days |
| October | 7.4% | 36 days |
| May | 7.2% | 35 days |
| April | 7.2% | 49 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Maldives Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Maldives Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 9.7% and the United States at 8.7%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Malé was the top origin city at 7.4%, ahead of London at 2.5%. The figures rest on 10,340 reviews, written over many years.
90% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 90%
- From within the Maldives 10%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in the Maldives
August is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Malé, and December in 1, led by Hulhumale. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 88% in Malé to 90% in Hulhumale.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Maldives is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 2 of the Maldives' 6 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in the Maldives
How many tourists visit the Maldives?
The Maldives had 2,246,516 international tourist arrivals in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Republic of Maldives. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 5,233 Airbnb stays in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in the Maldives?
The busiest Airbnb month in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then February and March.
What is the quietest month in the Maldives?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in the Maldives in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 49 days ahead, against 49 days for February.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in the Maldives?
A typical Airbnb stay in the Maldives lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 40 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 5.6 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in the Maldives come from?
Of Maldives Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 9.7% and the United States at 8.7%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Malé at 7.4%, ahead of London at 2.5%.
What is the most booked town in the Maldives on Airbnb?
Malé was the most booked town in the Maldives on Airbnb, with an estimated 2,140 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Hulhumale.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The Ministry of Tourism & Environment, Republic of Maldives counts international tourist arrivals (2,246,516 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 5,233 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 6 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 10,340 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.