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In 2026, the Maldives sees net emigration of 2,079 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 75,099, about 14% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 106,558 people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
-2,079
Net migration rate
-3.9 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
75,099
Migration flows in the Maldives are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 14% of the population.