Economic growth slows, average guest stay a reason: MMA

Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) reports the economic growth slowed down 4.7% in 2023.

In its annual report, the central bank reported economic growth slowed owing to muddied performances in the tourism and construction industries.

While last year economic growth slowed 4.7%, it rose by 13.9% in 2022.

Tourism industry activity slipped last year because of the decline in the average duration of stay.

While tourism and construction industries, two of the major economic sectors, observed decline, other major sectors such as financial, fisheries, and private sector credit had gone up.

The Maldives government is taking corrective measures to rectify the economic growth, while President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's vision is to elevate the country's national GDP to USD 12 billion, according to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed.