GDP per Capita: Maldives
Maldives's gdp per capita is currently $19,682.118 as of 2026. # Maldives GDP per Capita Maldives recorded a GDP per capita of $19,682 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak.
Current (2026)
$19,682.118
+5.3% y/y
Peak (2026)
$19,682.118
Low (1980)
$412.508
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
GDP per Capita — Maldives
1980 — 2026
GDP per Capita — Maldives
Analysis# Maldives GDP per Capita
Maldives recorded a GDP per capita of $19,682 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic ascent from $412.51 USD in 1980, a gain of 4,671% over 46 years. The nation has transformed from one of the world's poorest economies to an upper-middle-income country, though volatility has characterized its growth trajectory throughout this period.
The 2020 downturn to $9,803 USD—a 36% collapse from 2019—illustrates the economy's vulnerability to external shocks, particularly tourism disruptions. Recovery proved swift, with GDP per capita climbing $9,879 in just six years through 2026. The consistent upward momentum from 2021 onward suggests sustained economic strengthening, supported by tourism diversification and infrastructure development. Projections indicate continued expansion beyond 2026.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | $23,352.15 | +4.38% |
| 2029 | $22,373.034 | +4.34% |
| 2028 | $21,443.139 | +4.34% |
| 2027 | $20,551.312 | +4.42% |
| 2026 | $19,682.118 | +5.34% |
| 2025 | $18,683.902 | +7.05% |
| 2024 | $17,454.01 | +4.91% |
| 2023 | $16,637.107 | +5.42% |
| 2022 | $15,782.056 | +15.77% |
| 2021 | $13,632.494 | +39.06% |
| 2020 | $9,803.066 | -36.24% |
| 2019 | $15,374.179 | +4.15% |
| 2018 | $14,762.266 | +10.38% |
| 2017 | $13,373.779 | +7.54% |
| 2016 | $12,435.588 | +5.04% |
| 2015 | $11,838.621 | +9.74% |
| 2014 | $10,787.471 | +10.46% |
| 2013 | $9,766.235 | +12.00% |
| 2012 | $8,719.582 | +7.94% |
| 2011 | $8,078.305 | -0.10% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8,086.697 | +8.53% |
| 2009 | $7,450.805 | +1.54% |
| 2008 | $7,337.951 | +19.74% |
| 2007 | $6,128.48 | +16.32% |
| 2006 | $5,268.793 | +33.04% |
| 2005 | $3,960.437 | -6.55% |
| 2004 | $4,238.046 | +14.83% |
| 2003 | $3,690.798 | +25.02% |
| 2002 | $2,952.215 | +6.18% |
| 2001 | $2,780.451 | -6.30% |
| 2000 | $2,967.253 | +4.38% |
| 1999 | $2,842.658 | +6.91% |
| 1998 | $2,658.855 | +4.11% |
| 1997 | $2,553.999 | +21.18% |
| 1996 | $2,107.646 | +10.74% |
| 1995 | $1,903.164 | +19.61% |
| 1994 | $1,591.14 | +7.55% |
| 1993 | $1,479.446 | +10.16% |
| 1992 | $1,343.012 | +13.37% |
| 1991 | $1,184.664 | +8.53% |
| 1990 | $1,091.55 | +10.50% |
| 1989 | $987.814 | +10.01% |
| 1988 | $897.934 | +16.64% |
| 1987 | $769.824 | -7.88% |
| 1986 | $835.636 | +13.26% |
| 1985 | $737.78 | +14.14% |
| 1984 | $646.388 | +15.38% |
| 1983 | $560.243 | +4.74% |
| 1982 | $534.906 | +15.05% |
| 1981 | $464.914 | +12.70% |
| 1980 | $412.508 | — |
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