Asia · Southern Asia
Maldives
Republic of the Maldives · World’s #162 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $7.74 billion
- Population 2025
- 529,676
- GDP per capita
- $14,615
- GDP growth 2025
- 6.3%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of the Maldives
- Capital
- Malé
- Region
- Asia · Southern Asia
- Area
- 300 km²
- Coordinates
- 3.25, 73.00
- Languages
- Maldivian
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR .ރ)
- Calling code · domain
- +960 · .mv
- ISO codes
- MV / MDV
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Maldives ranks #162 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (21)
City: 2 · Administrative atoll: 19
- Addu City MV-01
- Faadhippolhu MV-03
- Felidhu Atoll MV-04
- Fuvammulah MV-29
- Hahdhunmathi MV-05
- Kolhumadulu MV-08
- Male MV-MLE
- Male Atoll MV-26
- Mulaku Atoll MV-12
- North Ari Atoll MV-02
- North Huvadhu Atoll MV-27
- North Maalhosmadulu MV-13
- North Miladhunmadulu MV-24
- North Nilandhe Atoll MV-14
- North Thiladhunmathi MV-07
- South Ari Atoll MV-00
- South Huvadhu Atoll MV-28
- South Maalhosmadulu MV-20
- South Miladhunmadulu MV-25
- South Nilandhe Atoll MV-17
- South Thiladhunmathi MV-23
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male MVMCP | Very small | coastal (natural) | 35.0 m | — |
1 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Maldives: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (4)
Maldives is party to 4 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| China - Maldives | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2025 |  China |
| SAFTA - Accession of Afghanistan | FTA Goods |
7 Aug 2011 |        |
| South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 2006 | |
| South Asian Preferential Trade Arrangement (SAPTA) | PSA Goods |
7 Dec 1995 | |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Maldives can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.