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Economy of Armenia vs Maldives compared: GDP & Debt

Updated on by Georank team

Armenia has a GDP of $26B compared to $7.06B for Maldives, ranking 114/197 and 159/197 by economy size, respectively.

Armenia has $13B in government debt (50% of GDP), compared to $9.41B (133.3% of GDP) in Maldives.

Armenia vs Maldives GDP by year

Armenia
Maldives
1x
Year GDP, current $
Armenia Maldives
2024 $25,955,275,380 $7,061,608,267
2023 $24,185,982,216 $6,621,008,704
2022 $19,513,506,553 $6,177,123,352
2021 $13,878,908,629 $5,252,457,370
2020 $12,641,698,583 $3,712,604,583
2019 $13,619,290,539 $5,726,094,799
2018 $12,457,940,695 $5,404,344,163
2017 $11,527,458,709 $4,816,426,257
2016 $10,546,136,236 $4,409,942,624
2015 $10,553,337,518 $4,129,505,319
2014 $11,609,513,247 $3,697,353,039
2013 $11,121,464,437 $3,295,009,238
2012 $10,619,320,683 $2,886,163,997
2011 $10,142,111,825 $2,774,350,240
2010 $9,260,285,756 $2,588,176,055
2009 $8,647,937,081 $2,345,294,875
2008 $11,662,040,714 $2,271,646,188
2007 $9,206,301,270 $1,868,383,461
2006 $6,384,452,067 $1,575,200,391
2005 $4,900,469,511 $1,163,362,438
2004 $3,576,615,240 $1,226,829,563
2003 $2,807,061,009 $1,052,121,055
2002 $2,376,335,048 $897,031,250
2001 $2,118,467,913 $870,031,677
2000 $1,911,563,669 $624,337,145
1999 $1,845,482,173 $589,239,754
1998 $1,893,726,437 $540,096,398
1997 $1,639,492,445 $508,223,602
1996 $1,596,968,946 $450,382,328
1995 $1,468,317,435 $398,988,955
1994 $1,315,158,637 $356,014,932
1993 $1,201,312,829 $322,417,837
1992 $1,272,835,453 $284,875,809
1991 $2,069,870,130 $244,396,762
1990 $2,256,863,449 $215,043,970
1989 - $189,514,434
1988 - $168,514,513
1987 - $141,223,029
1986 - $141,882,254
1985 - $127,190,758
1984 - $109,503,546
1983 - $57,829,787
1982 - $47,911,340
1981 - $44,781,457
1980 - $42,463,576
1979 - $38,523,364
1978 - $24,369,109
1977 - $20,853,789
1976 - $22,399,467
1975 - $24,540,878
1974 - $39,120,171
1973 - $30,862,042
1972 - $25,177,138
1971 - $21,566,404
1970 - $19,328,038

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Armenia vs Maldives by year

Armenia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Maldives
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Armenia Maldives
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $8,556 $22,823 $13,379 $26,183
2023 $8,159 $21,534 $12,588 $24,786
2022 $6,572 $19,161 $11,786 $22,881
2021 $4,685 $15,922 $10,176 $19,053
2020 $4,269 $14,706 $7,394 $13,425
2019 $4,597 $14,976 $11,740 $23,077
2018 $4,196 $12,877 $11,423 $21,899
2017 $3,869 $12,066 $10,510 $19,768
2016 $3,524 $10,570 $9,948 $18,770
2015 $3,512 $9,757 $9,645 $17,875
2014 $3,852 $9,736 $8,939 $16,723
2013 $3,680 $9,455 $8,236 $15,264
2012 $3,512 $8,943 $7,461 $13,989
2011 $3,350 $7,624 $7,425 $13,726
2010 $3,041 $7,095 $7,174 $12,797
2009 $2,821 $6,812 $6,734 $12,266
2008 $3,778 $7,827 $6,757 $13,779
2007 $2,963 $7,137 $5,758 $12,852
2006 $2,042 $6,073 $5,019 $12,075
2005 $1,557 $5,172 $3,797 $9,704
2004 $1,130 $4,377 $4,070 $10,770
2003 $882 $3,836 $3,549 $10,065
2002 $743 $3,282 $3,076 $8,823
2001 $660 $2,844 $3,034 $8,236
2000 $593 $2,531 $2,214 $8,526
1999 $583 $2,377 $2,124 $8,162
1998 $590 $2,239 $1,980 $7,710
1997 $505 $2,040 $1,898 $7,226
1996 $487 $1,922 $1,717 $6,687
1995 $444 $1,767 $1,555 $6,223
1994 $391 $1,591 $1,419 $5,520
1993 $348 $1,440 $1,317 $5,138
1992 $356 $1,492 $1,194 $4,881
1991 $573 $2,477 $1,054 $4,604
1990 $635 $2,760 $957 $4,528
1989 - - $870 -
1988 - - $799 -
1987 - - $692 -
1986 - - $720 -
1985 - - $669 -
1984 - - $594 -
1983 - - $323 -
1982 - - $274.8 -
1981 - - $264.1 -
1980 - - $257.6 -
1979 - - $240.2 -
1978 - - $156.1 -
1977 - - $137.3 -
1976 - - $151.8 -
1975 - - $171.4 -
1974 - - $281.5 -
1973 - - $228.7 -
1972 - - $192.2 -
1971 - - $169.8 -
1970 - - $156.9 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Armenia's GDP per capita is $8,556, ranking 90/197, compared to $13,379 in Maldives, ranking 75/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Armenia ranks 86th at $22,823, while Maldives ranks 81st at $26,183.

Economic indicators

Armenia Maldives
Gross domestic product
$26B
2024
$7.06B
2024
GDP rank
114/197
2024
159/197
2024
GDP growth
5.9%
2023-2024
3.49%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$8,556
2024
$13,379
2024
GDP per capita rank
90/197
2024
75/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$22,823
2024
$26,183
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
86/197
2024
81/197
2024
Government debt
$13B
2024
$9.41B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
50%
2024
133.3%
2024
Government debt per person
$4,275
2024
$17,837
2024
Government debt per person rank
89/185
2024
35/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$6,687
2026
$9,909
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$4.85B
2024
n/a
Number of billionaires
1
2025
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
22.9%
2023
23.3%
2019
Income share by poorest 10%
4%
2023
3.8%
2019
Government expenditure, % of GDP
29%
2024
46.1%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
0.4%
2023-2024
1.4%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
6.75%
2025
n/a
Unemployment rate
8.3%
2023
4.56%
2019
Population
2989841
532057

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Armenia
Spending

Debt
Maldives
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Armenia Maldives
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 29% 50% 46.1% 133.3%
2023 26.9% 50.4% 46.7% 122.4%
2022 26.4% 49.3% 42% 111.6%
2021 28.7% 63.6% 40.6% 123.4%
2020 30.6% 67.3% 50.4% 155.7%
2019 24.9% 54.2% 32.9% 77.2%
2018 24% 56.1% 31.9% 70.7%
2017 26% 58.1% 30.4% 63.8%
2016 27% 56.5% 37.3% 61.9%
2015 26.3% 48.3% 33.8% 54.8%
2014 24% 43.6% 29.1% 55.1%
2013 23.8% 41.6% 27% 55.9%
2012 22.4% 41.2% 29.8% 57.1%
2011 25% 42% 31.3% 51.9%
2010 26.2% 39.7% 33.2% 52.7%
2009 28.6% 40.2% 37% 48.4%
2008 22.2% 16.1% 35.6% 39%
2007 22.4% 16.1% 34.8% 35.8%
2006 20% 18.7% 35% 36.8%
2005 19.9% 24.4% 38.8% 43.2%
2004 - 26.4% 24.1% 34.7%
2003 - 33% 26.4% 37.6%
2002 - 38.2% 29.6% 44.3%
2001 - 38.1% 29.6% 41.8%
2000 - 39.6% 29% 39%
1999 - 39.2% 28% 38.9%
1998 - 45.2% 25.9% 39.3%
1997 - 46.5% 25.2% 38.1%
1996 - 40.8% 27.3% 46.9%
1995 - - 31.3% 52.2%
1994 - - 30.7% 54.6%
1993 - - 34.7% 55.7%
1992 - - 36.1% 49%
1991 - - 37.7% 46.7%
1990 - - 33.3% 42.4%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1990–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Armenia's government spending was $7.53B, accounting for 29% of its GDP, while Maldives spent $3.25B, or 46.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 50% in Armenia and 133.3% in Maldives, ranking 108/185 and 10/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Armenia

Maldives
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Armenia Maldives
2024 -3.69% -13.9%
2023 -2.02% -13.2%
2022 -2.11% -11.2%
2021 -4.58% -14.2%
2020 -5.4% -23.7%
2019 -0.98% -6.54%
2018 -1.75% -5.17%
2017 -4.79% -3.02%
2016 -5.63% -9.93%
2015 -4.84% -6.52%
2014 -1.94% -2.42%
2013 -1.59% -3.49%
2012 -1.49% -6.91%
2011 -2.87% -8.13%
2010 -4.98% -13.6%
2009 -7.69% -17.9%
2008 -1.76% -9.92%
2007 -2.33% -3.16%
2006 -1.95% -4.52%
2005 -1.98% -7.81%
2004 - -2.26%
2003 - -3.45%
2002 - -3.97%
2001 - -3.97%
2000 - -3.89%
1999 - -3.03%
1998 - -2.25%
1997 - -1.46%
1996 - -2.01%
1995 - -5.66%
1994 - -4.82%
1993 - -13.9%
1992 - -12.6%
1991 - -10.2%
1990 - -12.8%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Armenia's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $958M, equivalent to 3.69% of GDP. This compares to Maldives' deficit of $982M, or 13.9% of GDP.

Over the past 20 years, Armenia recorded a fiscal deficit in 20 of those years, while Maldives ran a deficit in 20 years. On average, Armenia posted an annual deficit equal to 3.22% of GDP, compared to deficit of 9.26% of GDP for Maldives.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Armenia

Maldives
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Armenia Maldives
2024 0.4% 1.4%
2023 2% 2.6%
2022 8.8% 2.6%
2021 7.5% 0.2%
2020 1.5% -1.6%
2019 1.5% 1.3%
2018 2.5% 1.4%
2017 0.9% 2.3%
2016 -1.4% 0.8%
2015 3.7% 1.4%
2014 3% 2.4%
2013 5.7% 4%
2012 2.5% 10.9%
2011 7.5% 11.3%
2010 8.2% 6.1%
2009 3.5% 4.5%
2008 9.1% 12%
2007 4.4% 6.8%
2006 2.9% 3.5%
2005 0.6% 2.5%
2004 6.9% 6.3%
2003 4.7% -2.8%
2002 1% 0.9%
2001 3.2% 0.7%
2000 -0.8% -1.2%
1999 0.7% 3%
1998 8.7% -1.4%
1997 14% 7.6%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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Over the past 28 years, Armenia has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 4.04%, compared with 3.2% in Maldives. In 2024, inflation was 0.4% in Armenia and 1.4% in Maldives.

Top exports between countries

Armenia
Export category Export value
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $37K
Metals $8K
Maldives
Export category Export value
Animal & marine products $3K

Balance of trade

Armenia Maldives
Current account balance
-$1.19B
2024
-$1.32B
2024
Current account balance ranking
128/190
2024
130/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-4.6%
2024
-18.7%
2024
Goods imports
$15.4B
2024
$3.46B
2024
Goods exports
$13.2B
2024
$383M
2024
Service imports
$4.39B
2024
$1.89B
2024
Service exports
$5.86B
2024
$5.03B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
76.4%
2024
78.3%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
73.6%
2024
78.2%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Armenia Maldives
Economic freedom 67.1 47.6
Economic freedom ranking 58/197 174/197
Property rights 48.6 52.2
Government integrity 51.8 41.9
Judicial effectiveness 31.4 39.3
Tax burden 87.2 89.9
Government spending 77.5 39.5
Fiscal health 84.1 0
Business freedom 72.9 49.7
Labor freedom 59.2 54.1
Monetary freedom 77.2 76.4
Trade freedom 75 62.8
Investment freedom 70 35
Financial freedom 70 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Armenia
Maldives
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Armenia Maldives
2026 67.1 47.6
2025 65.4 48.3
2024 64.9 47.8
2023 65.1 46.6
2022 65.3 47.3
2021 71.9 55.2
2020 70.6 56.5
2019 67.7 53.2
2018 68.7 51.1
2017 70.3 50.3
2016 67 53.9
2015 67.1 53.4
2014 68.9 51
2013 69.4 49
2012 68.8 49.2
2011 69.7 48.3
2010 69.2 49
2009 69.9 51.3
2008 69.9 -
2007 68.6 -
2006 70.6 -
2005 69.8 -
2004 70.3 -
2003 67.3 -
2002 68 -
2001 66.4 -
2000 63 -
1999 56.4 -
1998 49.6 -
1997 46.7 -
1996 42.2 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Armenia is 67.1, ranking 58/197, compared to 47.6 for Maldives, ranking 174/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Armenia Maldives
Services, % of GDP
62%
2024
72.1%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
22.9%
2024
9.2%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
7.81%
2024
3.84%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$23.7B
2024
$6.15B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$22,020
2024
$23,400
2024
Total reserves including gold
$3.69B
2024
$674M
2024
Total reserves ranking
111/177
2024
150/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$74.8M
2024
-$806M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$132M
2024
$806M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$56.8M
2024
$0
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
7.26%
2024
7.95%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
23.7%
2023
15%
2020
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
23.8%
2024
30.8%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1990–1996, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. TradeMap (2021–2023, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)
  9. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2020, retrieved 2026-02-20)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.