Tourist Arrivals Drive 88% Surge in Maldives’ Green Tax

The Maldives has seen a significant rise in Green Tax revenue during the first 21 weeks of 2025, with collections reaching over USD 63.3 million — an 88 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

According to data from the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Green Tax receipts from 1 January to 12 June totalled USD 63,320,363.16, up from USD 33.58 million in 2024. The surge reflects a continued rebound in tourism and longer guest stays across the country.
The Green Tax, introduced in 2016, is charged to foreign visitors staying at resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and safari vessels. The rate is USD 12 per person per night at resorts, safari vessels, and hotels, and USD 6 at guesthouses. Children under two are exempt. The tax is paid monthly by registered businesses.
As the Green Tax is directly tied to tourist numbers and stay duration, it serves as a clear indicator of tourism performance.

The Ministry of Tourism and Environment reported that by mid-June, tourist arrivals for 2025 had reached 1,074,703 — a 9.1 percent rise from last year. Following the two million visitor milestone in 2024, the Maldives now aims to welcome 2.3 million tourists by the end of this year.