Maldives

Maldives Monthly Statistics March 2026 Economic Indicators

The Maldives Monetary Authority published Volume 27 Issue 3 of its Monthly Statistics for March 2026, covering economic, fiscal, monetary, and external sector data as available through 30 March 2026. The release includes tables on GDP, tourism indicators, fisheries production, inflation, government finance, financial soundness indicators, balance of payments, external trade, and exchange rates spanning 2020–2026. Data sources cited include the Maldives Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Maldives Customs Service, and Maldives Monetary Authority.

Maldives GDP Grows 8.6% in Q3 2025, Tourist Arrivals Up 16%

According to advance estimates from the Maldives Bureau of Statistics, real GDP grew by 8.6% in Q3-2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024, driven primarily by expansion in tourism and fisheries. Tourism arrivals in February 2026 stood at 247,722, an increase of 16% year-on-year, with guesthouse bednights rising 42%. Annual GDP growth for 2025 is projected at 5.4%, revised downwards from prior forecasts, following estimated growth of 3.5% in 2024.

Maldives Monetary Authority Balance Sheet March 2026

The Maldives Monetary Authority published its Statement of Financial Position as of March 31, 2026. The balance sheet presents the central bank's assets and liabilities, including foreign currency balances of 17,072,572,510 MVR, investments in government securities, currency in circulation of 5,020,931,929 MVR, and total equity including capital of 50,000,000 MVR and reserves of 1,645,639,424 MVR. This is a routine monthly financial reporting document with no regulatory compliance obligations.