Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Maldives
Maldives: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
130th
of 180 countries
All-time high
21.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1977
All-time low
1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2023
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Maldives, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Maldives is 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Maldives peaked at 21.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
Maldives ranks 130th of 180 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Maldives, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 18.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1972 | 16.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1973 | 13.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1974 | 10.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1975 | 16.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +47.8% |
| 1976 | 19.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 21.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 1978 | 20.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 13.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -32.7% |
| 1980 | 15.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +17.2% |
| 1981 | 14.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 19.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +34.5% |
| 1983 | 12.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -33.8% |
| 1984 | 8.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -37.4% |
| 1985 | 7.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 7.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 8.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 1988 | 8.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1989 | 8.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 8.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 7.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 6.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 6.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 5.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 5.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 4.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 4.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 4.65 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 4.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 4.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 3.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -25.9% |
| 2002 | 3.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 3.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 3.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 3.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 4.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 3.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 2009 | 2.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -29.4% |
| 2010 | 2.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +26.1% |
| 2012 | 2.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 2.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 2.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 2.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 2.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 2.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 2.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 1.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 1.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 2023 | 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 63% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for South Asia, which is 3.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 41% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 21.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.06 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 19.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 127 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.54 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Latvia 1.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 129 Lithuania 1.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 131 Costa Rica 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Mexico 1.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 133 Greece 1.45 international-$ in 2021 prices 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 46.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Maldives?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Maldives was 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 21.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1977.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does Maldives rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Maldives ranks 130th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.5%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.