Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives
Maldives: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -4.27 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives is -4.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 174.6% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives peaked at 8.06 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -9.64 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Maldives ranks 179th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.09 % change on previous year | 2.97 % change on previous year | 6.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 1.6 % change on previous year | -0.6329 % change on previous year | 5.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.91 % change on previous year | -2.03 % change on previous year | 6.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4394 % change on previous year | -2.38 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.99 % change on previous year | -9.64 % change on previous year | -3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8484 % change on previous year | -6.53 % change on previous year | 8.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.6 % change on previous year | -8.57 % change on previous year | -1.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.37 % change on previous year | -8.67 % change on previous year | 5.73 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 176 Cambodia -3.97 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Jersey -4.12 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Guam -4.24 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Cayman Islands -4.54 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Western Sahara -4.68 % change on previous year compare
- 182 French Polynesia -4.84 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Maldives
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 569.91 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2781 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.305 (2100)
- Population density 1,583 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 21,159 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.305 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.1872 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.9524 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -0.9524 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives was -4.27 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 8.06 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.64 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Maldives rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Maldives ranks 179th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.