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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.

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GDP per capita measures economic output per person, not personal wealth or living standards. It can be substantially inflated where a large share of output is generated by multinational corporations or by cross-border workers who are not counted in the resident population. Ireland's figure, for example, is raised by multinational profit-shifting — its own statistics office reports a modified measure (GNI*) for this reason — and Luxembourg's by commuters who contribute to GDP but live abroad. For comparing living standards, GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is more reliable.

Current (2026)
$19,682.118
+5.3% y/y
Peak (2026)
$19,682.118
Low (1980)
$412.508
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
19802026 · 51 pts

GDP per CapitaMaldives

19802026

GDP per Capita — Maldives
412.508USD6,147.419USD11,882.329USD17,617.24USD23,352.15USD198019902000201020202030LowPeak
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
YearValueChange %
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
YearValueChange %
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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