Total population in the Maldives
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in the Maldives was 529,676 people, up from 527,799 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare the Maldives with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Maldives
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 529 676 |
| 2024 | 527 799 |
| 2023 | 525 994 |
| 2022 | 524 106 |
| 2021 | 516 154 |
| 2020 | 502 118 |
| 2019 | 487 731 |
| 2018 | 473 098 |
| 2017 | 458 287 |
| 2016 | 443 308 |
| 2015 | 428 154 |
| 2014 | 413 617 |
| 2013 | 400 070 |
| 2012 | 386 818 |
| 2011 | 373 674 |
| 2010 | 360 792 |
| 2009 | 348 275 |
| 2008 | 336 170 |
| 2007 | 324 479 |
| 2006 | 313 851 |
| 2005 | 306 429 |
| 2004 | 301 413 |
| 2003 | 296 491 |
| 2002 | 291 616 |
| 2001 | 286 768 |
| 2000 | 282 019 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.