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

Latest (2023)
-4.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 174.6%
World rank
179th
of 236 countries
All-time high
8.06 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-9.64 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Maldives, 1951–2023

-10-50510195119872023

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 176 Cambodia -3.97 % change on previous year compare
  2. 177 Jersey -4.12 % change on previous year compare
  3. 178 Guam -4.24 % change on previous year compare
  4. 180 Cayman Islands -4.54 % change on previous year compare
  5. 181 Western Sahara -4.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 182 French Polynesia -4.84 % change on previous year compare

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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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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.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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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.