Maldives—Net Migration
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #121 of 217
Latest Value
-2,283
2025
YoY Change
+5.7%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#121
of 217 countries
Maximum
9,648
2019
Minimum
-2,877
2023
Last
-2,283
Previous
-2,421
Highest
9,648
Lowest
-2,877
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2,283 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | -2,421 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | -2,877 | -7.6% |
| 2022 | -2,674 | -128.4% |
| 2021 | 9,412 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 9,642 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 9,648 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,637 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 9,555 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 9,421 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 9,324 | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 7,700 | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 6,963 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 6,800 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 6,611 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 6,369 | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 6,093 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 6,035 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 6,160 | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 5,006 | +766.1% |
| 2005 | 578 | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 668 | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 578 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 607 | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 560 | +86.7% |
| 2000 | 300 |
Top Countries — Net Migration
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M | 2025 |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M | 2025 |
| 3 | Syrian Arab Republic | 421,693 | 2025 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389,911 | 2025 |
| 5 | Canada | 326,204 | 2025 |
| 6 | Sudan | 291,469 | 2025 |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166,615 | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158,634 | 2025 |
| 9 | South Africa | 146,370 | 2025 |
| 10 | Japan | 140,579 | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →