What Language Do They Speak in Maldives?
Official language of Maldives
Maldivian
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Maldives is Maldivian.
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Languages of Maldives at a glance
| Official language | Maldivian |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Maldivian is official | 1 |
| People (demonym) | Maldivan |
| Capital | Malé |
| Internet domain | .mv |
Maldives in context
- Maldives covers 300 km², making it the 188th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 1,717 people per km² ranks 6th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Maldives has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 515,132 people, Maldives holds less than 0.1% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Maldives is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Maldives — FAQ
What language do they speak in Maldives?
The official language of Maldives is Maldivian.
How many official languages does Maldives have?
Maldives has 1 official language: Maldivian.
Is Maldivian spoken anywhere else?
Maldives is the only country on this site where Maldivian is an official language.
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