According to statistics released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), the state’s revenue from Green Tax saw a remarkable increase of 108% last year.
Green Tax is a levy imposed on tourists visiting the Maldives, aimed at generating funds for environmental conservation and sustainability projects. This tax applies to all tourists staying at resorts, guesthouses, city hotels, and safari vessels.
Data from MIRA shows that in 2025, the state collected a total of MVR 2,251,452,004 in Green Tax. This is a significant rise compared to the MVR 1,080,712,329 collected in 2024, marking a 108% growth in revenue.
The Maldivian government revised the Green Tax rates effective from 1 January 2025. Under the new regulations, the tax rate for facilities previously charging USD 6 was increased to USD 12 per day. Similarly, for facilities that were charging USD 3, the rate was doubled to USD 6. Children under the age of two remain exempt from this tax.
The “Budget Position Report” for 2025 initially projected that the revenue from Green Tax would increase by 95.2% following the rate adjustments, estimating an additional MVR 963.6 million. However, the actual revenue collected by the end of the year exceeded these initial projections.
In addition to the revised tax rates, the surge in revenue is also attributed to the record-breaking number of tourist arrivals in 2025. The year marked a historic milestone for the Maldives’ tourism industry, with a total of 2.2 million tourists visiting the country.
