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MaldivesvsPakistan

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Pakistan is higher

Pakistan records 251,269,164, about 476.1× the other value.

Surface area

Pakistan is higher

Pakistan records 796,100 km², about 2653.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Pakistan is higher

Pakistan records $371.57 billion, about 52.6× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇲🇻 Maldives527,799
🇵🇰 Pakistan251,269,164

Pakistan’s population is about 476× that of the Maldives, a difference of 250,741,365.

Surface area

🇲🇻 Maldives300 km²
🇵🇰 Pakistan796,100 km²

Pakistan’s surface area is about 2,654× that of the Maldives, a difference of 795,800 km².

Population density

🇲🇻 Maldives1,759 /km²
🇵🇰 Pakistan316 /km²

The Maldives’ population density is 457% higher than that of Pakistan, a difference of 1,444 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇲🇻 Maldives$7.06 billion · 2024
🇵🇰 Pakistan$371.57 billion · 2024

Pakistan’s nominal GDP is about 52.6× that of the Maldives, a difference of $364.51 billion.

GDP per capita

🇲🇻 Maldives$13,379 · 2024
🇵🇰 Pakistan$1,479 · 2024

The Maldives’ GDP per capita is 805% higher than that of Pakistan, a difference of $11,901.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Male

Islamabad

Population

527,799

251,269,164

Surface area

300 km²

796,100 km²

Population density

1,759 /km²

316 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.06 billion · 2024

$371.57 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$13,379 · 2024

$1,479 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Southern Asia

Currency

Maldivian rufiyaa · MVR · Rf

Pakistani rupee · PKR · ₨

Nationality

Maldivian

Pakistani

Phone code

+960

+92

Internet domain

.mv

.pk

ISO codes

MV / MDV

PK / PAK

Time zone

Indian/Maldives

Asia/Karachi

Native name

Maldives

پاکستان

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About Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a tropical paradise located in the Indian Ocean. Known for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant coral reefs, it is a popular destination for honeymooners and divers alike. The country consists of 1,192 coral islands organized into 26 atolls, with only about 200 islands inhabited.

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About Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population exceeding 240 million. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area, encompassing 881,913 square kilometers.

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Maldives & Pakistan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Maldives?

The capital of Maldives is Male.

What is the population of Maldives?

Maldives has a recorded population of approximately 527,799 people.

How big is Maldives?

Maldives covers an area of about 300 km².

What is the population density of Maldives?

Maldives has a population density of roughly 1,759 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Maldives?

Maldives has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.06 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Maldives?

Maldives has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,379.

What currency is used in Maldives?

Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), with the symbol Rf.

Where is Maldives located?

Maldives is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What are people from Maldives called?

People from Maldives are referred to as Maldivian.

What is the phone calling code for Maldives?

The international dialing code for Maldives is +960.

What is the internet domain for Maldives?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Maldives is .mv.

What time zone is Maldives in?

Maldives uses the Indian/Maldives time zone.

What is Maldives known for?

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, is a tropical paradise located in the Indian Ocean. Known for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant coral reefs, it is a popular destination for honeymooners and divers alike. The country consists of 1,192 coral islands organized into 26 atolls, with only about 200 islands inhabited.

What is the capital of Pakistan?

The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.

What is the population of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a recorded population of approximately 251,269,164 people.

How big is Pakistan?

Pakistan covers an area of about 796,100 km².

What is the population density of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a population density of roughly 316 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $371.57 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Pakistan?

Pakistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,479.

What currency is used in Pakistan?

Pakistan uses the Pakistani rupee (PKR), with the symbol ₨.

Where is Pakistan located?

Pakistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Pakistan?

The native name of Pakistan is پاکستان.

What are people from Pakistan called?

People from Pakistan are referred to as Pakistani.

What is the phone calling code for Pakistan?

The international dialing code for Pakistan is +92.

What is the internet domain for Pakistan?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Pakistan is .pk.

What time zone is Pakistan in?

Pakistan uses the Asia/Karachi time zone.

What is Pakistan known for?

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population exceeding 240 million. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area, encompassing 881,913 square kilometers.