Maldives Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Maldives
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated October 7, 2025
Maldives recorded 0.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2019, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Maldives #176 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 64% over the past decade (from 1.7 in 2009). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Maldives at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
0.6 /100k
Safety Rank
#20 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2019
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2019)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 64% over the past decade (from 1.7 in 2009). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Maldives Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Maldives, the homicide rate for men is 0.6× that of the rate for women — 1.6 vs 2.5 per 100,000 (2015).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Maldives:
Reissued Language: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism . Advisory summary Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning. They may target: Tourist locations Transportation hubs Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Attacks may occur on remote islands. This can lengthen the response time of authorities. If you decide to travel to Maldives: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the Maldives. Visit the U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Maldives Population & Demographics
Population of 527,799, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maldives safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Maldives at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Maldives?
Maldives has an intentional homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 people (2019, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #176 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Maldives?
Maldives is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Maldives compare to other countries?
Maldives's homicide rate of 0.6 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.