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Maldives

Maldives · MDV · South Asia

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

An archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is highly dependent on its thriving tourism sector. It faces significant challenges from climate change, including rising sea levels and coral bleaching, which threaten its low-lying islands and marine ecosystems.

Leadership

Mohamed Muizzu

President

GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic

Economy

GDP

$8.0B

GDP per Capita

$13.5K

GDP Growth

+6.5%

Inflation

3.0%

Unemployment

4.0%

TourismFishingConstruction

Trade

Key Exports

Fish (processed and fresh)Scrap metalTourism services

Key Imports

Petroleum productsMachinery and equipmentFood itemsConstruction materials

Top Partners

UAEIndiaChinaSingaporeSri Lanka

Headlines (8)

The Hindu16h ago

Maldives' largest infra project advances with India's support after final segment of Thilamale Bridge is installed

Livemint18h ago

Nitin Pai: India has much to gain from cooperation with other South Asian countries

India Today19h ago

India-funded Malé-Villingili span set in Greater Malé Connectivity Project

The Tribune1d ago

Maldives friendship: Former Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid

The Manila Times1d ago

The Garden Within Arrives at Nova Maldives for Festive Season 2026

ThePrint2d ago

Singapore, Maldives among world’s loudest countries

arunfoot15h ago

India crowned champions of inaugural FIFAe Continental Championship Asia 2026 ft. eFootball Mobile!

forbes15h ago