Maldives

Republic of the Maldives

"A tropical Indian Ocean nation of coral atolls, known for its luxury resorts and crystal-clear waters."

Southern Asia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Malé

4.17°, 73.51°

Official Languages

Maldivian

Population

525.99K

Total Area

300 km²

Population Density

1.75K people per km²

Currency

Maldivian rufiyaa

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#165
525,994

Total Population+0.4%

2023
#36
81.0 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#168
42.0%

Urban Population

2023
#129
1.57

Fertility Rate

2023
#71
84.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#154
$6.6B

GDP+4.7%

2023
#71
$12.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#35
1.4%

Inflation

2024
#78
4.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#27
29.3

Gini Index

2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Maldives

What is the capital of Maldives?

Maldives's capital city is Malé.

What is the population of Maldives?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Maldives is approximately 525.99K people. This makes it the 165th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Maldives?

Maldives spans a total area of approximately 300 square kilometers (115.83 square miles).

Which continent is Maldives in?

Maldives is located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Maldives?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Maldives is approximately $6.59B USD. This ranks Maldives as the 154th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.