The Maldives collected MVR 1.7 billion in Green Tax revenue during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 5.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to statistics released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA).
The latest figures show continued growth in revenue generated from tourists staying at resorts, hotels, guesthouses and safari vessels across the country.
During the corresponding period in 2025, Green Tax collections stood at approximately MVR 1.6 billion.
Introduced in October 2016, the Green Tax is designed to generate funding for environmental protection and sustainable development projects across the Maldives.
Under the current tax structure, tourists staying at resorts, hotels and safari vessels are charged USD 12 per person per day, while guests staying at guesthouses pay USD 6 per day. Children under two years of age are exempt.
The Maldives currently has 180 resorts, 16 hotels, 932 guesthouses and 166 safari vessels in operation.
Revenue collected through the Green Tax supports essential environmental infrastructure, including water supply networks, sewerage systems, coastal protection and initiatives aimed at maintaining clean and sustainable island environments.
The increase in collections highlights the growing contribution of tourism-related taxation to government revenue, providing additional financial resources for environmental projects across the island nation.
