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Maldives

Maldives

Asia · Southern Asia

Overview

Maldives is located in Southern Asia within Asia, alongside 8 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 528K, Maldives ranks 168th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 1,771 people per km² (5th of 196 by density).

Maldives's GDP is $7.1B, 150th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $13,379 (68th of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Southern Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan.

Identity
Capital
Malé
Currency
Rufiyaa
MVR
Official language
Maldivian
Continent / Region
Asia · Southern Asia
People
Population
Population density
1,771 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
GDP per capita
Geography
Land area
298 km²
115 mi²
mi² derived from km²
World Bank2023
Trade
Exports data unavailable for this country.