What is the Population of Maldives?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Maldives has a population of approximately 515,132 people, making it the 168th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 300 km², the population density is roughly 1,717 people per km².
| Population | 515,132 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 168th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 300 km² |
| Population density | 1,717 / km² |
| Demonym | Maldivan |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | 515,132 | 168th |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 165th |
| Suriname | 616,500 | 166th |
| Malta | 574,250 | 167th |
| Cape Verde | 491,233 | 169th |
| Brunei | 455,500 | 170th |
| Belize | 417,634 | 171st |
Maldives in context
- Maldives covers 300 km², making it the 188th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
Population of Maldives — FAQ
What is the population of Maldives?
The population of Maldives is approximately 515,132 (515,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Maldives in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Maldives at approximately 515,132 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Maldives is the 168th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Maldives?
Approximately 515,132 people live in Maldives, making it the 168th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Maldives rank by population?
Maldives is the 168th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Maldives?
Maldives has a population density of roughly 1,717 people per km², based on a land area of 300 km².
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