Maldives

In brief

Aged 15–64: 76% (2025). World rank 5 of 216; in Asia, 5 of 49. Life expectancy, men: 80 years (2024). World rank 34 of 216 (1 = best); in Asia, 11 of 49. Deaths per 1,000 people: 2.4 (2024). World rank 210 of 216; in Asia, 43 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: population 428.2K → 529.7K, population growth per year +3.5% → +0.3%, and living in cities 38.6% → 42.5%.