Maldives GDP Per Capita (2026)
The Maldives has a tourism-driven island economy supported by hospitality, transport, construction, fisheries, trade, and related services. GDP per capita provides a particularly useful measure because substantial tourism-based economic activity is generated within a relatively small population. Explore the Maldives’ latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$19,464
Est. in USD
World Rank
#62
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+4.3%
+$806
Asia Rank
#14
Out of 49 countries
1. Maldives GDP Per Capita in 2026
The Maldives’ GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with tourism and hospitality contributing a major share of national output. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator especially useful for international comparisons. It helps show how visitor spending and associated services translate into production on a per-person basis.
2. Maldives GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Maldives GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,464 | +4.3% |
| 2025 | $18,658 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | $17,454 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $16,637 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $15,782 | +15.8% |
| 2021 | $13,632 | +39.1% |
| 2020 | $9,803 | -36.2% |
| 2019 | $15,374 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | $14,762 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | $13,374 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | $12,436 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | $11,839 | +9.8% |
| 2014 | $10,787 | +10.5% |
| 2013 | $9,766 | +12.0% |
| 2012 | $8,720 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | $8,078 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | $8,087 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | $7,451 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | $7,338 | +19.7% |
| 2007 | $6,128 | +16.3% |
| 2006 | $5,269 | +33.1% |
| 2005 | $3,960 | -6.6% |
| 2004 | $4,238 | +14.8% |
| 2003 | $3,691 | +25.0% |
| 2002 | $2,952 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | $2,780 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | $2,967 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | $2,843 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | $2,659 | +4.1% |
| 1997 | $2,554 | +21.2% |
| 1996 | $2,108 | +10.8% |
| 1995 | $1,903 | +19.6% |
| 1994 | $1,591 | +7.6% |
| 1993 | $1,479 | +10.1% |
| 1992 | $1,343 | +13.3% |
| 1991 | $1,185 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | $1,092 | +10.5% |
| 1989 | $988 | +10.0% |
| 1988 | $898 | +16.6% |
| 1987 | $770 | -7.9% |
| 1986 | $836 | +13.3% |
| 1985 | $738 | +14.2% |
| 1984 | $646 | +15.4% |
| 1983 | $560 | +4.7% |
| 1982 | $535 | +15.1% |
| 1981 | $465 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | $413 | — |
4. Maldives GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+4.3%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+42.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+56.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+269.4%
(2006 to 2026)
The Maldives’ GDP per capita can be influenced by tourist arrivals, global travel conditions, investment, inflation, construction, fisheries, and population changes. Because the economy is highly dependent on tourism, external disruptions can produce significant annual movements. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through tourism booms, downturns, and recovery periods.
5. Maldives GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Maldives
$19,464
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Maldives’s GDP per capita is approximately
1.7%
above the
Asia average
and
22.7%
below the world average.
6. Maldives GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Kuwait | $33,164 |
| #12 | Bahrain | $29,569 |
| #13 | Oman | $21,645 |
| #14 | Maldives | $19,464 |
| #15 | Turkey | $19,018 |
| #16 | Kazakhstan | $17,503 |
| #17 | Malaysia | $15,085 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Maldives
Maldives GDP (Nominal)
$8.1 Billion
(2026)
Maldives GDP Per Capita
$19,464
(2026)
The Maldives’ total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the islands, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the importance of tourism within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer a more complete economic picture.
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8. Maldives GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $20,421 | +4.9% |
| 2028 | $21,336 | +4.5% |
| 2029 | $22,264 | +4.3% |
| 2030 | $23,224 | +4.3% |
Maldives GDP per capita is projected to reach $23,224 by 2030, representing a 19.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Maldives GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Maldives GDP per capita is estimated at $19,464 in 2026.
It ranks #62 globally and #14 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 4.3% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 42.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 56.5%.
It is approximately 1.7% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 22.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $23,224 by 2030, 19.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Maldives GDP Per Capita FAQs
Maldives GDP per capita is estimated at $19,464 in 2026.
Maldives ranks #62 globally and #14 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 4.3% compared with 2025.
Maldives GDP per capita was approximately $11,839 in 2015.
Maldives GDP per capita is approximately 1.7% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.