Maldives Live GDP
$4,983,507,219
GDP Added Today
$16,411,329
Maldives GDP (2026)
LiveThe Maldives has a high-income island economy built around tourism, fisheries, transportation, and construction. Luxury resorts and marine tourism generate most foreign earnings, while continued infrastructure investment supports long-term economic growth. This page provides Maldives GDP data, historical trends, and the economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.00%
vs 2025
โผ โ2.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$19,464
vs 2025
โฒ +$806
Global Rank (Nominal)
#163
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Maldives GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$8.13B
Lowest GDP
$63.00M
Average Growth
6.90%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
37.50%
Weakest Growth
-32.90%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Maldives
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Maldives's GDP in 2026 is $8.13B.
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It ranks #163 among 218 countries.
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Maldives contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $19,464 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.00% in 2026.
Historical Data
Maldives GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $8,130,000,000 | 3.00% | $19,464 | 0.01% | #161 |
| 2025 | $7,665,000,000 | 5.00% | $18,658 | 0.01% | #157 |
| 2024 | $7,052,000,000 | 3.10% | $17,454 | 0.01% | #160 |
| 2023 | $6,611,000,000 | 5.10% | $16,637 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2022 | $6,168,000,000 | 13.80% | $15,782 | 0.01% | #167 |
| 2021 | $5,240,000,000 | 37.50% | $13,632 | 0.01% | #168 |
| 2020 | $3,706,000,000 | -32.90% | $9,803 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2019 | $5,716,000,000 | 6.90% | $15,374 | 0.01% | #165 |
| 2018 | $5,398,000,000 | 8.60% | $14,762 | 0.01% | #167 |
| 2017 | $4,809,000,000 | 7.10% | $13,374 | 0.01% | #166 |
| 2016 | $4,398,000,000 | 6.40% | $12,436 | 0.01% | #167 |
| 2015 | $4,118,000,000 | 3.90% | $11,839 | 0.01% | #169 |
| 2014 | $3,690,000,000 | 7.80% | $10,787 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2013 | $3,286,000,000 | 7.00% | $9,766 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2012 | $2,885,000,000 | 2.40% | $8,720 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2011 | $2,629,000,000 | 8.60% | $8,078 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2010 | $2,588,000,000 | 6.80% | $8,087 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2009 | $2,345,000,000 | -8.20% | $7,451 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2008 | $2,272,000,000 | 9.00% | $7,338 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2007 | $1,868,000,000 | 7.10% | $6,128 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2006 | $1,575,000,000 | 23.60% | $5,269 | 0.00% | #177 |
| 2005 | $1,163,000,000 | -11.20% | $3,960 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2004 | $1,227,000,000 | 6.00% | $4,238 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2003 | $1,052,000,000 | 14.20% | $3,691 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2002 | $828,000,000 | 6.10% | $2,952 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2001 | $767,000,000 | 1.40% | $2,780 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2000 | $801,000,000 | 4.70% | $2,967 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 1999 | $756,000,000 | 7.20% | $2,843 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 1998 | $693,000,000 | 9.80% | $2,659 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 1997 | $652,000,000 | 10.40% | $2,554 | 0.00% | #172 |
| 1996 | $527,000,000 | 9.10% | $2,108 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 1995 | $466,000,000 | 7.40% | $1,903 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 1994 | $382,000,000 | 7.50% | $1,591 | 0.00% | #168 |
| 1993 | $346,000,000 | 5.40% | $1,479 | 0.00% | #168 |
| 1992 | $306,000,000 | 6.50% | $1,343 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 1991 | $262,000,000 | 6.90% | $1,185 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1990 | $231,000,000 | -4.00% | $1,092 | 0.00% | #154 |
| 1989 | $201,000,000 | 9.30% | $988 | 0.00% | #149 |
| 1988 | $178,000,000 | 8.70% | $898 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1987 | $149,000,000 | 8.90% | $770 | 0.00% | #149 |
| 1986 | $158,000,000 | 8.60% | $836 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1985 | $134,000,000 | 13.80% | $738 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1984 | $113,000,000 | 17.40% | $646 | 0.00% | #147 |
| 1983 | $94,000,000 | 4.40% | $560 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1982 | $87,000,000 | 7.50% | $535 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1981 | $73,000,000 | 7.90% | $465 | 0.00% | #150 |
| 1980 | $63,000,000 | 18.80% | $413 | 0.00% | #149 |
Maldives GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,673,000,000 | 4.60% | $20,421 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2028 | $9,214,000,000 | 4.20% | $21,336 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2029 | $9,776,000,000 | 4.00% | $22,264 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2030 | $10,369,000,000 | 4.00% | $23,224 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2031 | $11,033,000,000 | 4.00% | $24,304 | 0.01% | #148 |
Maldives Economy Overview
The Maldives has a tourism-driven economy where luxury resorts, hospitality, aviation, and marine transport generate most national income. International tourism supports hotels, restaurants, transport services, retail businesses, and construction throughout the island nation.
Fishing remains another important industry, particularly tuna exports. Banking, telecommunications, real estate, renewable energy, and public infrastructure continue expanding as the country invests in sustainable tourism and climate-resilient development.
Maldives GDP Outlook
The Maldives is expected to benefit from continued international tourism, infrastructure investment, fisheries, and hospitality expansion. New resort developments, airport upgrades, renewable energy projects, and marine services may strengthen economic performance over the coming years. Diversification into digital services and sustainable tourism is also gaining importance. Rising sea levels, climate change, external tourism demand, imported inflation, and dependence on a single industry remain significant economic risks.