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The Maldives is the lowest-lying country on Earth, with an average ground level of just 1.5 meters above sea level.
Maldives
Republic of the Maldives
Population, GDP, and key facts about Maldives — updated for 2026.
Capital · MALEContinent · ASIAISO · MDV
Maldives quick facts
- Population
- 527,799
- Area
- 300 km²
- Population density
- 1,765 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 7.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 13.4K
- Capital
- Male
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (.ރ, MVR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 370.5/month · .ރ 5,700/month (2022)
- Language
- Maldivian
Maldives at human scale
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Fossil fuels · 93%Renewables · 7%
- Oil93%
- Solar7%
Share of Maldives's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Maldives
What is the capital of Maldives?
The capital of Maldives is Male.
What is Maldives's population?
Maldives has a population of 527,799.
What is Maldives's GDP per capita?
Maldives's GDP per capita is US$ 13.4K.
What is the currency of Maldives?
The currency of Maldives is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR).
What is the minimum wage in Maldives?
Maldives's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 370.5 per month (as of 2022) — .ރ 5,700 per month in local currency.
Is Maldives bigger than Bhutan?
Bhutan is about 128× the size of Maldives by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.