Maldives
Country statistics · 1990–present
Maldives at a Glance
Maldives is home to 527,799 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $22,264, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 81.3 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 527,799 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.6 and a death rate of 2.4 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 8.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 4,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Maldives is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $10 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $22,264 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.0% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 81.3 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,159 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.2% (2019), reflecting near-universal literacy. 85.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity.