World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Sri Lanka vs Maldives
Sri Lanka and Maldives compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Maldives leads in 6 of the comparable categories.
| Metric | Sri Lanka | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,037,000 | 525,994 |
| GDP Per Capita | $3,799 | $12,588 |
| Life Expectancy | 77.5 | 81.0 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.65 | 0.36 |
| Urban Population | 20.1% | 41.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.97 | 1.57 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Literacy Rate | 92.7% | - |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.0% |
| Internet Users | 48.3% | 83.9% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 1.14 | - |
| Gini Index | 37.7 | 29.3 |
| Forest Area | 34.0% | 2.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka has a population of 22,037,000 compared to Maldives's 525,994.
Across the metrics compared, Sri Lanka leads in 2 categories while Maldives leads in 6. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Sources: World Bank Open Data
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.