GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Maldives
Maldives: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) was 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Maldives, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Maldives is 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Maldives peaked at 173.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1977 and was at its lowest, 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
Maldives ranks 84th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Maldives, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 156.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 147.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1972 | 129.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1973 | 107.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 89.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 1975 | 131.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.7% |
| 1976 | 145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 1977 | 173.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 170.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 119.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -30.0% |
| 1980 | 128.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 135.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 123.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 118.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 79.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -33.0% |
| 1985 | 78.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 77.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 84.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 77.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 74.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 77.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 68.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 1992 | 63.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 58.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 57.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 57.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 55.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 53.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 53.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 52.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 51.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 35.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.1% |
| 2002 | 36.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 35.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 32.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 30.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 27.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 25.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 22.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 19.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 19.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 19.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 19.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 18.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 17.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 16.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 16.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 15.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 15.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 15.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 15.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 15.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 14.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 14.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 14.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 2.7× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for South Asia, which is 68.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 20% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Maldives changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +46.7% | 89.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 131.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 137.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 89.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 173.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 97.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 74.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 135.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 59.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 52.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 77.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 19.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 51.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 19.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 81 Eritrea 15.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 82 Eswatini 14.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 83 Mexico 13.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Seychelles 12.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 South Africa 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Namibia 10.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Maldives
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 29.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.08 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 23.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.7869 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0029 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Maldives?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Maldives was 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 173.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1977.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Maldives rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Maldives ranks 84th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.