Maldivian Scorecard
Country profile
The Maldives is a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean, famous for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and coral atolls that create a paradise for tourists. It has a population of 0.5 million, a population growth rate of 0.36%, and a median age of 31.12 years.
Its history as a sultanate and later British protectorate has contributed to a unique cultural blend influenced by South Asian and Arab traditions.
Today, the Maldives is focused on sustainable tourism and environmental conservation while preserving its idyllic way of life and traditional customs.
Its capital city is Malé.
How does the Maldives compare to other countries?
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HungaryEconomic Development
GDP per Capita (PPP) in the Maldives improved by 8.1% from 2022 to 2023
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GDP Growth in Maldives worsened by 65.8% from 2022 to 2023
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Unemployment Rate in the Maldives worsened by 9.3% from 2023 to 2024
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Inflation Rate in the Maldives improved by 52.2% from 2023 to 2024
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Income Inequality in the Maldives improved by 6.4% from 2016 to 2019
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Health and Social Development
Life Expectancy in the Maldives improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Infant Mortality Rate in the Maldives improved by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Human Development Index in the Maldives improved by 1.3% from 2021 to 2022
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Suicide Mortality Rate in Maldives improved by 23.8% from 2020 to 2021
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World Happiness Report showed no change from 2019 to 2020
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Freedom in the World in Maldives worsened by 2.3% from 2023 to 2024
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Education
Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Maldives improved by 78.6% from 2017 to 2019
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Governance and Security
Corruption Perception in the Maldives worsened by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Control of Corruption in the Maldives worsened by 21.2% from 2022 to 2023
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Homicide Rate in the Maldives improved by 91.8% from 2017 to 2019
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Government Effectiveness in the Maldives worsened by 19.0% from 2022 to 2023
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Political Stability in the Maldives worsened by 18.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Rule of Law in the Maldives worsened by 279.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Voice and Accountability in the Maldives improved by 32.7% from 2022 to 2023
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Environmental Sustainability and Energy
CO2 Emissions per Capita in the Maldives worsened by 1.8% from 2022 to 2023
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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Maldives improved by 2.5% from 2019 to 2020
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Renewable Energy Consumption in Maldives worsened by 14.3% from 2021 to 2022