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Sao Tome and Principe
226,985
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Maldives
554,698
Population nowAs of 2026, Sao Tome and Principe has a population of about 226,985 while Maldives has about 554,698 — a difference of 327,713 people. Maldives is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Sao Tome and Principe | Metric | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 17.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 235.5 | Density / km² | 1,861.4 |
| 50.0% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 85.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 17.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 65.3 | Life expectancy | 62.2 |