Maldives: Introducció

Capital: Malé

Population

Total Population: 527,799

Natural Increase: 0.3%

Density: 1,765 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 42.0%

Ethnic Origins: The country is comprised of South Indians, Sinhalese and Arabs. The largest ethnic group is the Dhivehis, native to the region of the Maldive Islands. In addition to the 84% Maldivian nationals, 16% of the population are foreign nationals (mainly Bangleshi, Indian and Sri Lankan). (National Statistics Office)

Official Language: Dhivehi

Other Languages Spoken: English

Business Language(s): English

Literacy Rate: 96.3%

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National Currency: Maldives Rufiyaa (MVR)

Country Overview

Area: 300 km²

Type of State: Presidential Republic.

Type of Economy: Variable-income, mixed economy based on resources and services.
The Maldives' economy is growing strongly, driven by thriving tourism, which is strengthening public finances and allowing the country to consolidate its debt.

HDI*: 0.766/1

HDI (World Rank): 91/192

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.

Telecommunication

Telephone Code:
To call from The Maldives, dial 00
To call The Maldives, dial +960

Internet Suffix: .mv

Households with a computer: 59.2 per 100 Inhabitants

Mobile phone subscriptions: 141.6 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 84.7 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 100% of the Population

Foreign Trade in Figures

Foreign Trade Indicators	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Imports of Goods (million USD)	2,573	3,516	3,497	3,637	3,619
Exports of Goods (million USD)	285	400	421	383	444
Imports of Services (million USD)	1,092	1,623	1,688	1,892	1,903
Exports of Services (million USD)	3,699	4,696	4,458	5,030	5,798

Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.

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