Asia 0.5M peopleMDV Capital: Malé
Moving to Maldives
Maldives is a solid destination for global professionals, featuring a moderate tax burden of 24.8%. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from India.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$26,182.8USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
75.4years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 71/100.
Unemployment
4.5%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
0.6per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
1.4%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
5.20/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
Unknown
Head of State: Mohamed Muizzu
Head of Gov: Mohamed Muizzu
Ruling Party
Adhaalath Party, Progressive Party of Maldives, Maldives Development Alliance, People's Na
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 61.9%
Female 38.1%
Connectivity
85.2%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
29.3/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
3.2%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
4.6%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-2,877
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
47.6 / 100Property Rights
52.2 / 100Judicial Effectiveness
39.3 / 100Government Integrity
41.9 / 100Tax Burden Score
89.9 / 100Government Spending
39.5 / 100Fiscal Health
0.0 / 100Business Freedom
49.7 / 100Labor Freedom
54.1 / 100Monetary Freedom
76.4 / 100Trade Freedom
62.8 / 100Investment Freedom
35.0 / 100Financial Freedom
30.0 / 100Climate Profile (Malé)
Jan
28 °C
min 26°14 rain days
Feb
28 °C
min 26°3 rain days
Mar
28 °C
min 26°22 rain days
Apr
29 °C
min 27°17 rain days
May
29 °C
min 27°21 rain days
Jun
29 °C
min 27°13 rain days
Jul
29 °C
min 27°17 rain days
Aug
29 °C
min 27°16 rain days
Sep
29 °C
min 26°22 rain days
Oct
29 °C
min 26°24 rain days
Nov
28 °C
min 26°28 rain days
Dec
29 °C
min 27°26 rain days