Quick Facts
- Population: approximately 436k
- 21 political parties recorded
- 1 political office tracked
- 1 political institution mapped
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At a Glance
Maldives — located in Asia, with approximately 436k people — is a sovereign state governed from Malé.
Maldives's political landscape includes 21 political parties and 1 office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who leads Maldives?
- Key political offices in Maldives include President of the Maldives. These offices shape how executive, legislative, and judicial authority is exercised in the country.
- What is the capital of Maldives?
- The capital of Maldives is Malé. As the seat of government, the capital is where the country's major political institutions and decision-making bodies are headquartered.
- What are the major political parties in Maldives?
- Maldives has 21 notable political parties, including Adhaalath Party, Dhivehi Qaumee Party, Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party, Gaumee Itthihaad, Islamic Democratic Party. Party competition is central to how political power is distributed — electoral outcomes and coalition dynamics directly determine who governs and what policies are implemented.
- What is the population of Maldives?
- Maldives has a population of approximately 436k. Population size affects the country's representation in international bodies, electoral district sizing, and the scale of its political institutions.
- What is the political history of Maldives?
- sovereign state in South Asia, situated on an archipelago in the Arabian Sea
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Parties
Adhaalath Party
political party in the Maldives
Dhivehi Qaumee Party
2008-2013 political party in Maldives
Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party
Maldivian political party
Gaumee Itthihaad
Maldivian political party
Islamic Democratic Party
political party in Maldives
Maldives Development Alliance
political party in Maldives
Maldives Labour and Social Democratic Party
Maldivian political party
Maldives National Congress
political party
Maldives National Party
Political party in the Maldives
Maldives Reform Movement
political party
Maldives Third Way Democrats
Maldivian political party
Maldivian Democratic Party
centre-right political party in the Maldives
People's Alliance
Maldivian political party
People's National Congress
Maldivian political party
People's National Front
political party in the Maldives
Poverty Alleviating Party
former political party in the Maldives
Progressive Party of Maldives
Islamist political party in the Maldives
Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party
political party in Maldives
Republican Party
political party in the Maldives
Social Liberal Party
political party in the Maldives
The Democrats
Political party in the Maldives
Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Country
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 2 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(65/100)
Country data is assembled from structured entity records, election results, and office timelines.
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Adhaalath Party
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Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party
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Islamic Democratic Party
political party in Maldives
Maldives Development Alliance
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