Maldives Population Pyramid (1950–2100)

Maldives
2026
Population: 531,516

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-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Maldives in 2026

In 2026, the Maldives has an estimated population of 531,517 people. That is 19.9% more than in 2016, when the population stood at 443,308.

Half of the population is younger than 34.4 years; 18.4% are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
531,517
Median age
34.4
0-14 %
18.4%
65+ %
5.3%
Child dependency
24.2
Old-age dependency
6.9
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
589,963
Population 2100
474,919
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.57

In 2023 women in the Maldives had on average 1.57 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
30405060708090
19602023 · 81.0

Life expectancy at birth was 81.0 years in 2023: 82.8 for women and 79.7 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

70,178 immigrants live in Maldives, 13.3% of the population.

Bangladesh43,282
India15,642
Sri Lanka7,912
Philippines1,062
Pakistan353
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,772 people born in Maldives live in other countries.

Sri Lanka1,424
Australia712
India574
Seychelles38
Denmark14
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
Maldives 531,517 34.4
Bhutan 802,214 31.9
Sri Lanka 23,348,315 34.6
Nepal 29,629,410 26.7
Afghanistan 45,047,069 18.5
What is the population of the Maldives in 2026?
The Maldives has an estimated population of 531,517 in 2026.
Is the population of the Maldives increasing or decreasing?
The Maldives's population grew 19.9% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 589,963 by 2050.
What is the median age in the Maldives?
The Maldives's median age is 34.4 years.
What share of the Maldives's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.3% of the Maldives's population is 65 or older, and 18.4% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does the Maldives have?
The Maldives has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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