Maldives
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Malé
529,676
300 km²
Maldivian rufiyaa
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Maldives is located in Southern Asia. Its capital is Malé, and it has a population of 529,676 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 300 square kilometers (approximately 116 square miles). Its currency is Maldivian rufiyaa. The population density is approximately 1,766 people per square kilometer.
About Maldives
Maldivian
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Indian/Maldives
Maldives at a glance
Asia
1,766 / km²
300 km²
Approximately 116 mi² (square miles)
Malé
Economy of Maldives
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Maldives
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Malé.
What is the population of Maldives?
Maldives has 529,676 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Maldives in square kilometers and square miles?
Maldives has a total area of 300 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 116 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Maldives?
The currency of Maldives is Maldivian rufiyaa.