Budget deficit

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The hands of a man holding Maldivian Rufiyaa notes, trading with another man outdoors.

Maldives reserves plunge nearly 50 percent after March high amid rising deficit

Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer presenting Budget for 2026 to the parliament

Expenses exceed income; development spending low while administrative costs remain high

Velaanaage houses several government institutions

Budget 2026: 62 percent of spending allocated to recurrent expenditure