Maldives: economy and key statistics
Maldives is number 158 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $7.7 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $14,615. The economy grew by 6.3% in 2025. Unemployment is 4.5%. The economy is 70% services, 9% industry, 5% agriculture.
Part of the 311 Nations Index. Last updated .
National power
Maldives is number 157 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 19.3 out of 100: economic 39, technology 7, military 0 and human capital 36.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $7.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $15.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $14,615 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +6.3% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 4.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.3 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 70% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 9% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 5% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 78% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | 11.4% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 0% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 85% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Maldives exported goods worth about $0.1bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates: $0.1bn (57.1% of goods exports)
- Meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects: $0.0bn (33.1% of goods exports)
- Food industries, residues and wastes thereof: $0.0bn (4.1% of goods exports)
- Iron and steel: $0.0bn (3.3% of goods exports)
- Ships, boats and floating structures: $0.0bn (0.9% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Maldives?
Maldives had a GDP of $7.7 billion in 2025, ranking number 158 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Maldives?
GDP per person in Maldives was $14,615 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Maldives growing?
The economy of Maldives grew by 6.3% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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