Male's 2026 population is now estimated at 249,059. In 1995, the population of Male was 59,970. Male has grown by 9,793 in the last year, which represents a 4.09% annual change. These population values and projections come from Maldives localities census rows 1995-2022 via CityPopulation official attribution, Maldives Census 2022 Table P3 island population (direct official) and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 249,059 | 4.09% |
| Hulhumale | 80,275 | 5.13% |
| Hithadhoo | 15,275 | 2.68% |
| Kulhudhuffushi | 11,297 | 2.46% |
| Fuvahmulah | 9,513 | 0.93% |
| Feydhoo - Maradhoo | 7,410 | 2.05% |
| Thinadhoo | 6,804 | 2.21% |
| Vilimale | 6,211 | -2.07% |
| Gan | 5,851 | 5.14% |
| Maafushi | 5,486 | 5.08% |
| Naifaru | 5,214 | 2.02% |
| Dhihdhoo | 3,724 | 2.25% |
| Kudahuvadhoo | 3,543 | 3.11% |
| Dhuvaafaru | 3,475 | 1.16% |
| Fonadhoo | 3,385 | 3.42% |
| Hanimaadhoo | 3,080 | 3.88% |
| Hulhumeedhoo | 3,055 | -0.16% |
| Maamingili | 3,055 | 2.17% |
| Ihavandhoo | 3,024 | 1.37% |
| Vilingili | 2,941 | 0.31% |
