Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in Maldives

Maldives: Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate was -0.4949 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.4949 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 112.4%
World rank
179th
of 206 countries
All-time high
100 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-36.36 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in Maldives, 1961–2025

-50050100196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Maldives stood at -0.4949 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 112.4% on the previous year and up 89.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Maldives peaked at 100 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -36.36 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Maldives ranks 179th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.9259 % change on previous year -33.33 % change on previous year 50 % change on previous year 9
1970s 27.4 % change on previous year -33.33 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 10
1980s 21.08 % change on previous year -15.09 % change on previous year 80 % change on previous year 10
1990s 13.74 % change on previous year 1.06 % change on previous year 22.12 % change on previous year 10
2000s 10.87 % change on previous year -30.62 % change on previous year 36.31 % change on previous year 10
2010s 12.14 % change on previous year -4.87 % change on previous year 34.28 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.21 % change on previous year -36.36 % change on previous year 39.99 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Maldives

  1. 176 Mozambique -0.0326 % change on previous year compare
  2. 177 Cuba -0.1256 % change on previous year compare
  3. 178 Dominican Republic -0.1879 % change on previous year compare
  4. 180 Dominica -1.15 % change on previous year compare
  5. 181 Somalia -1.33 % change on previous year compare
  6. 182 Belize -1.65 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 253 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Maldives?
Merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Maldives was -0.4949 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
The highest recorded value was 100 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
The lowest recorded value was -36.36 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Maldives rank for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate?
Maldives ranks 179th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
Is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Maldives?
Over the last ten years it is up 89.8%. 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 Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 14,588 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.