Asia
Maldives: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Maldives: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Malé
- Population
- 529,676
- Area
- 300 km²
- Currency
- Maldivian Rufiyaa (.ރ)
#169 by population · #189 by area · #157 economy in the world · #5 by population density
Population and society
Population of mv, 1960–2025. From 91,189 in 1960 to 529,676 in 2025.
- Population density
- 1,771 per km² (rank 5 of 194)
- Urban population
- 42.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 19% (2025)
- Over 65
- 5% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.56 (2024)
- Internet users
- 85.2% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $7.7B (rank 157 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 4.5% (2025)
- Inflation
- 4% (2025)
- Forests
- 12.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 3.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Gaumiii salaaam
- Official name
- ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Divehi
- Calling code
- +960
- Internet domain
- .mv
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Demonym
- Maldivan
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- 5 m
- Largest city
- Malé, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1965)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $14,615 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 81.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.766 (rank 93 of 193)
Atolls in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Addu Atholhu (Addu Atoll) | 33,694 (2013) | 11 |
| Ariatholhu Dhekunuburi (Alif Dhaal Atoll) | — | — |
| Faadhippolhu (Lhaviyani Atoll) | — | — |
| Fuvammulah (Gnaviyani Atoll) | — | — |
| Huvadhuatholhu Dhekunuburi (Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll) | — | — |
| Huvadhuatholhu Uthuruburi (Gaafu Alif Atoll) | — | — |
| Kolhumadulu (Thaa Atoll) | — | — |
| Maale (Malé) | 133,019 (2014) | 5.8 |
| Maaleatholhu (Kaafu Atoll) | — | 8.53 |
| Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi (Raa Atoll) | — | — |
| Miladhunmadulu Dhekunuburi (Noonu Atoll) | — | — |
| Miladhunmadulu Uthuruburi (Shaviyani Atoll) | — | — |
| Nilandheatholhu Dhekunuburi (Dhaalu Atoll) | — | — |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Maldives?
Malé
How many people live in the Maldives?
529,676 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the Maldives?
Maldivian Rufiyaa
What is the official language of the Maldives?
Divehi
What is the calling code of the Maldives?
+960
Which countries border the Maldives?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of the Maldives?
5 m
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.