🇲🇻 Maldives
With 529,676 inhabitants (2025), Maldives ranks 169 out of 213 in the population ranking (Other territories). GDP per capita – Maldives: $14,615 /inh. (2025), ranking 90 out of 211. Economic growth is 6.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Maldives, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Extreme poverty (1/169), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Maldives, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (207/212), Budget balance (153/158), Renewable fresh water per person (175/181).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 5.9 % | 2025 | 18 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 6.3 % | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $8,388 /inh. | 2021 | 63 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $28,555 /inh. | 2025 | 84 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $12,950 /inh. | 2025 | 87 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $14,615 /inh. | 2025 | 90 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $15.1B | 2025 | 159 of 201 |
| GDP | $7.7B | 2025 | 161 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 178 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 8.1 % | 2025 | 39 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 11.6 % | 2025 | 50 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 60.2 % | 2025 | 80 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 15.42 LCU/$ | 2025 | 101 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.3 % | 2025 | 105 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 4 % | 2025 | 132 of 191 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 71.8 % | 2025 | 52 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 60.6 % | 2025 | 67 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.5 % | 2025 | 74 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.5 % | 2025 | 78 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 11.3 % | 2025 | 105 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 15.7 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.9 % | 2025 | 117 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 20 % | 2025 | 125 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade openness | 156.5 % | 2024 | 18 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 78.2 % | 2024 | 21 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 78.3 % | 2024 | 24 of 192 |
| Services exports | $5.8B | 2025 | 93 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -6.2 % | 2025 | 152 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $444M | 2025 | 168 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 0 % | 2024 | 180 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 11.1 % | 2025 | 14 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 3.4 % | 2023 | 62 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.4B | 2020 | 69 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $857.1M | 2025 | 102 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 555,000 arr. | 2020 | 122 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2025 | 180 of 196 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 19.5 % | 2021 | 56 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 29.5 % | 2021 | 61 of 160 |
| Central government debt | 57.3 % | 2011 | 64 of 109 |
| Government final consumption | 17.5 % | 2024 | 86 of 187 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 12.7 % | 2021 | 127 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -10.1 % | 2021 | 153 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 36.4 % | 2025 | 99 of 184 |
| External debt | 75.6 % | 2024 | 99 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.9 months | 2025 | 140 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $984.6M | 2025 | 146 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 30.8 % | 2024 | 32 of 185 |
| Services | 69.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4.6 % | 2025 | 113 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 51.8 % | 2024 | 144 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 11.2 % | 2024 | 157 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 1.8 % | 2025 | 186 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 9.3 % | 2025 | 193 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 161.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 5 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 61.7 % | 2025 | 5 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 76 % | 2025 | 5 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.8 % | 2017 | 76 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 31.1 yrs | 2023 | 120 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 19 % | 2025 | 127 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5 % | 2025 | 147 of 213 |
| Urban population | 42.5 % | 2025 | 166 of 213 |
| Population | 529,676 inhab. | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 38.3 % | 2025 | 209 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 31.6 per 100 | 2025 | 209 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 1.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 5 of 188 |
| Female suicide rate | 0.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 10 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 69.6 yrs | 2023 | 22 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 5.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 23 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 3.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 24 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 79.9 yrs | 2024 | 33 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.3 yrs | 2024 | 43 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 43 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 83 yrs | 2024 | 49 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.56 children/woman | 2024 | 136 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 10.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 145 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.36 % | 2025 | 148 of 213 |
| Death rate | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 207 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 99 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.7 % | 2024 | 30 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 4.6 per 1,000 | 2021 | 31 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 9.2 % | 2023 | 39 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.8 % | 2024 | 59 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 18 % | 2023 | 61 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 5.02 per 1,000 | 2020 | 75 of 196 |
| Physicians | 2.24 per 1,000 | 2019 | 84 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 40 per 100,000 | 2024 | 99 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 13.4 % | 2024 | 65 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 17.9 % | 2024 | 69 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 90 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 25.4 % | 2024 | 94 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 9.3 % | 2024 | 102 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 9.5 % | 2024 | 116 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 25.5 % | 2024 | 121 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 24.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 124 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 41.7 % | 2024 | 133 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.5 L/person | 2024 | 137 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 167.7 cm | 2014 | 138 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 155 cm | 2014 | 167 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of religion in life | 99.4 % | 2022 | 5 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 93.6 % | 2022 | 10 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 64.8 % | 2022 | 18 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 2.5 % | 2020 | 21 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 1.3 % | 2020 | 23 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 94.1 % | 2020 | 28 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 14.2 % | 2024 | 60 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.4 % | 2020 | 134 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 164 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 1.7 % | 2020 | 167 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2019 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.9 % | 2019 | 25 of 169 |
| Gini index | 29.3 | 2019 | 27 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 23.3 % | 2019 | 142 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 1,771 inh./km² | 2024 | 7 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 644 km | 2026 | 95 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 4.2 ° | 2026 | 169 of 232 |
| Land area | 298 km² | 2024 | 197 of 212 |
| Total area | 300 km² | 2024 | 198 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 1,972 mm | 2022 | 36 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 2 m | 2026 | 163 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 57 m³/inh. | 2022 | 175 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 49.2 % | 2015 | 207 of 212 |
| Highest point | 5 m | 2026 | 228 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 13.1 % | 2024 | 82 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 19.8 % | 2024 | 150 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 12.5 % | 2024 | 153 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 3 % | 2025 | 191 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.64 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 78 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.56 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.66 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.66 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.89 | 2025 | 56 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.08 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.78 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.7 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.73 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.72 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.72 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.56 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.57 | 2025 | 124 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.51 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.76 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.31 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.72 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 38 pts | 2024 | 96 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.01 | 2025 | 99 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.08 | 2025 | 114 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.33 | 2025 | 119 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.4 | 2025 | 126 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.46 | 2025 | 128 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.24 | 2025 | 130 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 6.4 % | 2006 | 21 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,965 | 2025 | 39 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 10 % | 2025 | 154 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 3.2 % | 2025 | 185 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 73 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 50.8 /100 | 2025 | 149 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 45.5 /100 | 2025 | 154 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.6 pts | 2025 | 156 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 20 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 32 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.5 % | 2017 | 67 of 204 |
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 29.8 % | 2017 | 67 of 78 |
| Maternal mortality | 32 per 100,000 | 2023 | 79 of 192 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 31.4 % | 2017 | 138 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 14.9 % | 2017 | 164 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $370 | 2022 | 67 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $587 | 2022 | 89 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 30.1 % | 2021 | 140 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.6 /10 | 2024 | 151 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 2.2 % | 2017 | 14 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Maldives?
Maldives has about 529,676 inhabitants (2025), ranking 169 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Maldives?
GDP per capita is $14,615 /inh. (2025): Maldives ranks 90 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Maldives?
Annual inflation is 4 % (2025); Maldives ranks 132 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Maldives?
The unemployment rate is 4.5 % (2025); Maldives ranks 74 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where do the figures on Maldives come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.