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Maldives economic and fiscal trends

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The Maldives has experienced shifts in its fiscal and economic landscape. As of July 2026, state revenue rose by 10.9% to MVR 24.1 billion compared to the previous year, driven largely by a 12.1% increase in tax collections. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and tourism-related GST remained primary revenue drivers. However, government expenditure also increased by 19.7% to MVR 25.5 billion, with significant rises in spending for civil-service salaries, public health, and subsidies, the latter of which surged 79% due to rising oil and commodity prices. Concurrently, the country faced rising costs of living, with inflation reaching a 13-year high of 4.04 percent. Data indicated notable price hikes in food, including fish products, vegetables, fruits, and meat. Additionally, gas and fuel prices rose by 14.54 percent, while certain commodities like tobacco saw increases as high as 80 percent. In response to economic challenges, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has projected 2027 as the year with the highest number of completed national development projects, stating that work is resuming according to scheduled timelines. Infrastructure goals include the completion of modern council buildings for approximately 100 islands within the next two years. To improve maritime logistics and accelerate the clearing of essential goods like fruits and vegetables, certain port services will begin transitioning to Thilafushi in October. Maldives Ports Limited expects to finish a 100-meter breakwater at Thilafushi in October, with the full port project targeted for completion by November 2027.

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