Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives
Maldives: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2050)
1.23 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
76th
of 225 countries
All-time high
11.58 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
1.21 % change on previous year
in 1951
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2050, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives stood at 1.23 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives peaked at 11.58 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1.21 % change on previous year, in 1951.
Maldives ranks 76th of 225 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1.21 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +50.8% |
| 1953 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 1954 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1955 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1956 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1957 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1958 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1960 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1962 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1967 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1968 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +124.1% |
| 1969 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1971 | 11.35 % change on previous year | +153.6% |
| 1972 | 11.58 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 11.58 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 11.1 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 10.74 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 10.43 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 8.13 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 1979 | 6.11 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1980 | 6.33 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 6.55 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 6.77 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 5.89 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1986 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1987 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1991 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1992 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1995 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 3.53 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 1997 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 4.3 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2001 | 6.63 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 2002 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 6.81 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2008 | 3.87 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 4 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2025 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2026 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2027 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2028 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2029 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2031 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2032 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2033 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2034 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2035 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2036 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2037 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2038 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2039 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2040 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2041 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2042 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2043 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2044 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2045 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2046 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2047 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2048 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2049 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2050 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.46 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year | 3.03 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3.08 % change on previous year | 1.73 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.69 % change on previous year | 4.48 % change on previous year | 11.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.37 % change on previous year | 3.51 % change on previous year | 6.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 3.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.55 % change on previous year | 3.86 % change on previous year | 6.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.6 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year | 4.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.23 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 2.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.64 % change on previous year | 1.54 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.42 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 1.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.23 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 1 |
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- 77 Bangladesh 1.22 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Uzbekistan 1.22 % change on previous year compare
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More work & labour data for Maldives
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3002 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4913 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1384 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.545 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 310.55 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 265.89 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 257.6 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 217.32 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 474.92 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Maldives was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 11.58 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 % change on previous year in 1951.
- How does Maldives rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate?
- Maldives ranks 76th out of 225 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. 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 Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, 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 Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.