Share of World GDP: Maldives

Analysis# Maldives Share of World GDP Maldives currently accounts for 0.007% of world GDP in 2026, a modest but meaningful presence in the global economy. The nation has grown considerably since 1980, when it represented just 0.002% of global output—a 250% increase over four decades. The country peaked at 0.008% in 2018, marginally above its current level, demonstrating relative stability in recent years despite its small economic scale. The most significant disruption occurred in 2020, when Maldives' share dropped to 0.005% due to pandemic-driven tourism collapse. Recovery followed quickly, stabilizing at 0.007% from 2021 onward. This resilience reflects the economy's dependence on tourism and its capacity to rebound from external shocks. Projections through 2030 suggest the share will remain steady around 0.007%, indicating Maldives maintains its position as a micro-economy within the global GDP framework.