Maldives: Introduction

Capital: Malé

Population

Total Population: 523,787

Natural Increase: 0.4%

Density: 1,738 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 41.5%

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

Religion: Muslims (Sunni).

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: Lower-middle-income economy.
Tourism and fishing are the dominant sectors; high risk of natural disasters.

HDI*: 0.706/1

HDI (World Rank): 104/188

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.

Telecommunication

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

Internet Suffix: .mv

Telephone Lines: 7.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 38.9 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 100% of the Population

Foreign Trade in Figures

Foreign Trade Indicators	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Imports of Goods (million USD)	2,888	1,838	2,573	3,516	3,497
Exports of Goods (million USD)	361	286	285	400	421
Imports of Services (million USD)	1,337	740	1,092	1,589	n/a
Exports of Services (million USD)	3,381	1,529	3,699	4,696	n/a

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

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