Malta vs Maldives: What the Numbers Mean

Malta has a population of 530,000 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Maldives has a population of 529,676 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 324 people, with Malta in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Malta has a density of 1677 people per km² across 316 km², while Maldives has a density of 1766 people per km² across 300 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.