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In 2026, Maldives's population stands at 531,517. That is a 7-fold increase on the 74,448 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.35% a year, adding about 1.8K people a year. People are packed in tightly, at 1,772 people/km², among the most crowded places on Earth. Half the population is younger than 33.4 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 49.4 by 2050. Men outnumber women in the population, at 160 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 474,919 (-11% from 2026).
Total population
531,517
Density
1,772 people/km²
Median age
33.4 years
Growth rate
+0.35%
Maldives's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The sex ratio of 160 males per 100 females is notably higher than the global average of ~101. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 33 in 2026 to 49 by 2050. Population density is high at 1,772 people per km².