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Maldives: key facts and figures
Maldives has 527,800 people, Dhivehi as an official language, the Maldivian Rufiyaa and 23 public holidays a year. It ranks 167th of 195 countries for total population.
527,800people
MVRcurrency
Dhivehiofficial language
+960calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Maldives differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
527,800Population
- Annual change+0.34%
- Fertility rate1.6 per woman#131
- Aged 65 and over4.64%#130
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$13,379Output per person
- Total economy$7.7 billion#155
- Real growth+3.5%#87
- Inflation1.4%#137
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.766Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.602#87
- Life expectancy81 years#36
- Mean schooling7.4 years#135
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Maldivian RufiyaaCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeMVR
- SymbolMVR
- CapitalMalé
Languages
which languages hold official status
DhivehiOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type D, Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+960
- Time zoneIndian/Maldives
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
23Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 5Presidential Address Government Holiday Government
- Feb 18First Day of Ramadan
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
85%Internet use
- E-government index0.674#94
- Global rank#94
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointLow coral atolls and reef islands
- ClimateThe climate is tropical maritime, warm and humid year-round, with seasonal rainfall and winds controlled mainly by the monsoon cycle.
Education
how the school system is structured
219Schools
- Students81,005+
- Teachers9,952+
- Data update23 May 2025
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