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Imports from Maldives in Germany increased to 2095 EUR THO in February from 1944 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Maldives in Germany averaged 823.24 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3038 EUR THO in April of 2016 and a record low of 18 EUR THO in June of 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Maldives.

IP Addresses in Maldives increased to 24100 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 22234 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Maldives averaged 17164.90 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 24100 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1557 IP in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MaldivesIP Addresses.

Temperature in Maldives increased to 28.12 celsius in December from 27.76 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Maldives averaged 27.75 celsius from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 29.38 celsius in April of 2010 and a record low of 26.24 celsius in December of 1971. This page includes a chart with historical data for Maldives Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Maldives increased to 253.89 mm in December from 226.38 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Maldives averaged 178.43 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 480.41 mm in October of 1994 and a record low of 51.79 mm in February of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Maldives Average Precipitation.

Foreign Direct Investment in Maldives decreased by 491.30 USD Million in 2018. Foreign Direct Investment in Maldives averaged -388.64 USD Million from 2011 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -228 USD Million in 2012 and a record low of -517.50 USD Million in 2017. This page provides - Maldives Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a government debt equivalent to 24.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Maldives averaged 34.89 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 53.70 percent in 2007 and a record low of 16.20 percent in 2015. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Maldives Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Maldives increased to 1389.50 USD Million in 2018 from 1190.30 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Maldives averaged 925.36 USD Million from 2010 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1389.50 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 696.20 USD Million in 2015. This page provides - Maldives External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Maldives was last recorded at 8049.90 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Maldives is equivalent to 64 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Maldives averaged 6544.58 USD from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8049.90 USD in 2018 and a record low of 4599.60 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Maldives GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a Current Account deficit of 25 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Maldives averaged -14.17 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -3.20 percent in 2014 and a record low of -36.40 percent in 2005. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Maldives Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Maldives was last recorded at 13611 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Maldives, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 77 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Maldives averaged 11065.70 USD from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 13611 USD in 2018 and a record low of 7777.20 USD in 1995. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Maldives GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives increased to 3.66 percent in 2018 from 3.57 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.11 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9.09 percent in 1985 and a record low of 3.57 percent in 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Maldives.

Maldives recorded a Current Account deficit of 1338.10 USD Million in 2018. Current Account in Maldives averaged -309.44 USD Million from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -21.90 USD Million in 1998 and a record low of -1338.10 USD Million in 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Maldives Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 1418.20 USD Million in 2018. Capital Flows in Maldives averaged -588 USD Million from 2011 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -59.50 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of -1418.20 USD Million in 2018. This page provides - Maldives Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Maldives increased to 3461 MVR Million in 2018 from 3302 MVR Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Maldives averaged 3008 MVR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3914 MVR Million in 2006 and a record low of 2298 MVR Million in 1995. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Maldives increased to 4622 MVR Million in 2018 from 4108 MVR Million in 2017. GDP From Construction in Maldives averaged 1975.04 MVR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4622 MVR Million in 2018 and a record low of 441 MVR Million in 1996. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives scored 29 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Maldives averaged 29.22 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36 Points in 2016 and a record low of 23 Points in 2010. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Maldives Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Maldives is the 130 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Maldives averaged 118.56 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 143 in 2010 and a record low of 84 in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Maldives Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Maldives increased to 32.50 USD Million in November from 20.70 USD Million in October of 2019. Exports in Maldives averaged 22.95 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 74.30 USD Million in March of 2008 and a record low of 8 USD Million in July of 2016. The Maldives’ main export product is fish (accounting for over 40 percent of total exports). Others include engines and metal scrap. The Maldives’ main exports partners are France, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Italy, the United Kingdom, Iran, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. This page provides - Maldives Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Maldives remained unchanged at 266.80 USD Million in November from 266.80 USD Million in October of 2019. Imports in Maldives averaged 140.57 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 284.40 USD Million in March of 2018 and a record low of 57.30 USD Million in April of 2005. The Maldives mainly imports fuel, aircraft, wood, prefabricated buildings, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, vegetables and cement. The Maldives’ main imports partners are the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand and United States. This page provides - Maldives Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a trade deficit of 234.30 USD Million in November of 2019. Balance of Trade in Maldives averaged -117.37 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -43.30 USD Million in April of 2005 and a record low of -258.60 USD Million in March of 2018. The Maldives runs consistent trade deficits, as it imports most of what it consumes and has a very small manufacturing base. The Maldives’ main export product is fish (accounting for over 40 percent of total exports). Others include engines and metal scrap. The Maldives mainly imports fuel, aircraft, wood, prefabricated buildings, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, vegetables and cement. The Maldive’s main trading partners are the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India, France, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. This page provides - Maldives Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Maldives decreased to 58.20 percent in November from 59.80 percent in October of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Maldives averaged 66.46 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 89.40 percent in February of 2013 and a record low of 41.50 percent in June of 2017. This page provides - Maldives Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a government budget deficit of 1063.80 MVR Million in November of 2019. Government Budget Value in Maldives averaged -321.07 MVR Million from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1299.70 MVR Million in January of 2019 and a record low of -2213.30 MVR Million in December of 2016. This page provides - Maldives Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Maldives increased to 11580.70 MVR Million in December from 9300.10 MVR Million in November of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Maldives averaged 7652.29 MVR Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14445.10 MVR Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 3402.28 MVR Million in October of 2010. This page provides - Maldives Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Maldives decreased to 14557.80 MVR Million in December from 14777.60 MVR Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Maldives averaged 8997.14 MVR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15312.50 MVR Million in May of 2018 and a record low of 2347.60 MVR Million in October of 2004. This page provides - Maldives Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Maldives increased to 36251.10 MVR Million in December from 35621.10 MVR Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Maldives averaged 20423.30 MVR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37278.80 MVR Million in April of 2019 and a record low of 5543.50 MVR Million in October of 2004. This page provides - Maldives Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Maldives increased to 6.40 percent in 2019 from 6.10 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Maldives averaged 3.35 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.40 percent in 2019 and a record low of 0.80 percent in 1992. In Maldives, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Maldives Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Maldives was worth 5.80 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Maldives represents 0 percent of the world economy. GDP in Maldives averaged 1.46 USD Billion from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.80 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.04 USD Billion in 1981. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Maldives GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Maldives was estimated at 0.5 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Maldives had a population of 0.1 million people. The population of Maldives represents less than 0.01 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 21834 people on the planet is a resident of Maldives. This page provides - Maldives Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Maldives expanded 5.70 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Maldives averaged 6.22 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19.60 percent in 2006 and a record low of -8.70 percent in 2005. Maldives is a small island nation, having 90 percent of its territory covered in water. Tourism, fishing and shipping are the most important sectors of the economy. Tourism accounts for more than 30 percent of GDP and over 60 percent of foreign currency earnings. Yet, fishing is the country’s largest employer. The government controls a large part of the economy and 90 percent of its revenue comes from tourism and trade tariffs. Following the ousting of President Nasheed, foreign direct investment has declined due to uncertainty surrounding the country’s political future. This page provides - Maldives GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Maldives recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 5.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Maldives averaged -5.89 percent of GDP from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -1.15 percent of GDP in 2004 and a record low of -20.50 percent of GDP in 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Maldives Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Maldives decreased to 100.20 points in January from 100.30 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Maldives averaged 104.28 points from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 111 points in September of 2017 and a record low of 97.20 points in April of 2018. This page provides - Maldives Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Maldives was recorded at 1.70 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Maldives averaged 4.86 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.16 percent in November of 2011 and a record low of -3.44 percent in December of 2005. In Maldives, the most important categories in the consumer price index are housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (33 percent of the total weight) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (24 percent). The index also includes: household appliances (7.4 percent); transports (5.02 percent); communication (4.95 percent); restaurants and hotels (4.09 percent); health (3.34 percent) and education (3.15 percent). This page provides - Maldives Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Maldives decreased 0.10 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Maldives averaged 0.11 percent from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.50 percent in August of 2018 and a record low of -1.30 percent in April of 2018. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Maldives Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Maldives remained unchanged at 100.10 points in December from 100.10 points in November of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Maldives averaged 104.23 points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115.90 points in September of 2017 and a record low of 94.70 points in May of 2018. This page provides - Maldives Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Maldives increased to 100.20 points in January of 2020 from 100.10 points in December of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Maldives averaged 102.70 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.60 points in July of 2014 and a record low of 93.20 points in July of 2011. This page provides - Maldives Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Maldives increased 4.40 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Maldives averaged 1.01 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in September of 2013 and a record low of -6 percent in June of 2018. This page provides - Maldives Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Maldives was last recorded at 7 percent. Interest Rate in Maldives averaged 6.62 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7 percent in March of 2012 and a record low of 4.46 percent in December of 2010. In the Maldives, interest rate decisions are taken by the Maldives Monetary Authority. The official interest rate is the 1-week Reverse Repo Rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Maldives Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Moody's credit rating for Maldives was last set at B2 with negative outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Maldives was last reported at B with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Maldives thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Maldives as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Maldives recorded 766 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Maldives reported 3 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Maldives Coronavirus Cases.

Maldives recorded 3 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Maldives reported 766 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Maldives Coronavirus Deaths.

Maldives recorded 20 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Maldives reported 3 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Maldives Coronavirus Recovered.

GDP From Transport in Maldives increased to 3987 MVR Million in 2018 from 3935 MVR Million in 2017. GDP From Transport in Maldives averaged 2719.50 MVR Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3988 MVR Million in 2016 and a record low of 1310 MVR Million in 2003. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Maldives increased to 77 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from -5 points in the third quarter of 2019. Business Confidence in Maldives averaged 9.35 points from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 points in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of -82 points in the second quarter of 2019. The Quarterly Business Survey is conducted by the MMA with the aim of obtaining a quick assessment of current business trends and expected future economic activity. The respondents of the business survey are senior managers or top management of businesses who has an overall view of the business situation. The questions cover the views of the senior management (for the past quarter and expectation for the next quarter) on the direction of change in various business variables such as sales, output, prices, exports, capacity utilisation and employment which are useful for analysing and predicting economic activity. The qualitative response for these questions takes the form of either increase, decrease or no change. The business survey conducts for the main sector of the economy which is tourism. This page provides - Maldives Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Maldives decreased to 24338.80 MVR Million in November from 24642.90 MVR Million in October of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Maldives averaged 17166.94 MVR Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24642.90 MVR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 14197.13 MVR Million in January of 2014. This page provides - Maldives Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Maldives stands at 15 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Maldives averaged 6.18 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2014 and a record low of 0 percent in 2005. In Maldives, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Maldives. This page provides - Maldives Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Utilities in Maldives increased to 1053 MVR Million in 2016 from 913 MVR Million in 2015. Gdp From Utilities in Maldives averaged 444.64 MVR Million from 1995 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1053 MVR Million in 2016 and a record low of 75 MVR Million in 1995. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.