Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Maldives
Maldives: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 58.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ▼ Falling
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Maldives, 2014–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Maldives is 58.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 14.8% on the previous year and down 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Maldives peaked at 132.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2018 and was at its lowest, 31.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 2021.
Maldives ranks 23rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Maldives, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 2015 | 97.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 106.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 116.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 132.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 126.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 57.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -54.3% |
| 2021 | 31.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -45.2% |
| 2022 | 69.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +118.0% |
| 2023 | 58.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -14.8% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 58.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 36.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 58.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for South Asia, which is 37.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 1.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 112.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 97.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 132.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 6 |
| 2020s | 54.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 31.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 69.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 20 Tanzania 64.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 21 Chile 63.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 22 Armenia 59.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 24 Comoros 55.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 25 Mauritius 47.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 41.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 806.20 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 5.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1142 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,527 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 46.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Maldives?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Maldives was 58.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 132.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2021.
- How does Maldives rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Maldives ranks 23rd out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Maldives data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.