Statistics Maldives

CPI: uses matched models; the same item, same quality, over time. —>pure price change. RPPI: each dwelling is unique; location, floor level, view, quality. No true like-for-like comparison. → Property prices mix market trends + structural differences #CPI #RPPI #Housing

📊 The Labour Force Survey, Malé, 2024–2025 (Annual) is now available on: statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/mbs/wp-content… On this Labour Day, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and contributions of all workers who drive our nation forward. Wishing everyone a Happy Labour Day 2026!

A presentation by Ms. Aishath Hassan, Chief Statistician from the Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) provided an overview of integration and coordination between MBS and the Department of National Registration on civil registration. The session outlined current collaboration, key needs, and challenges, with a focus on improving data sharing, strengthening interoperability and ensuring more accurate and timely population data for planning and service delivery. 📷:@digitalgovmv #Maldives2point0 #DigitalMaldives #MvDigitalSummit2026 @statsmaldives

March, M-o-M inflation rate was -2.44%. Electricity recorded the sharpest price decline 77.03%,followed by decreases in fruits (-2.40%), mobile services (-2.93%), vegetables (-1.25%). Largest price hike was in sea transportation (+21.14%), fuel (+31.93%) & gas (+7.31%).

Interested to work with us? Come join our team! Senior National Statistical Officer (PSR 7) x 1 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/388753 Submission Deadline: 20 April 2026, before 14:00 hrs Send your applications to recruitment@stats.gov.mv

The March 2026 ECPI (Essential Commodities Price Index) for Malé shows a moderate and stable inflation, with: •+0.18% month-on-month (MoM) increase •+1.33% year-on-year (YoY) increase

📢 Join Our Team! Interested in being part of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2026? We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as: 👥 Enumerators (x16) 🔗 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/383810 🕒 Submission Deadline: 19 March 2026, before 14:00 hrs Submit your applications via: forms.gle/HK7nC6SW6ieT4K… Be part of this important national survey that helps shape policies and improve livelihoods across the Maldives.

Annual workplan signing between MBS and UNFPA Maldives. We look forward for continued collaboration in the area of population and development. @UNFPAMaldives

We will be launching 1st round of Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2026 at greater Male’ region from 27th onwards. Our teams will be visiting selected households, and we kindly seek your full cooperation and support during this important exercise. All our enumerators will be wearing official MBS ID cards during field work. We appreciate the support extended by all households for this important survey.

Male’ Enumerator Training of Household Income & Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2026 successfully took place from 19–24 January 2026.

By 2062, only 6 atolls will have more than 10,000 Maldivians. As locals migrate, foreign populations rise over 50% in V. Atoll and 36% in Addu City. Atoll profiles of Maldives available on statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/maldives-popul… @UNFPAMaldives #populationprojections #maldivesstats

The Maldives joins the global aging wave: by 2052, it becomes a super-aged society with 1 in every 4 Maldivians aged 65 or older. Read more on statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/maldives-popul… @UNFPAMaldives #Populationprojections #maldivesstats

In 2022, foreign men outnumbered Maldivian men by 17,000 in the 25–29 age group. By 2062, this gap is projected to widen, reaching 40,000 in each of the key working-age groups. Read more on Population Projections Summary statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/maldives-popul… @UNFPAMaldives #populationProjections #maldivesstats

Watch our new video highlighting key trends in resident population growth. By 2062, the Maldivian population is expected to reach 414,679, and 2 in every 5 people living in Maldives will be a foreigner. youtu.be/FpMA4-AzW6I?si… @UNFPAMaldives #PopulationProjections #MaldivesStats

In collaboration with @statsmaldives, conducted a Workshop on the Tourism Statistics Survey today. The session highlighted enhancements to the survey form, including expanded energy data to support GHG inventories and ETF reporting. The Tourism Statistics Survey 2024 is underway, and resorts, hotels, guesthouses, and safari vessels are requested to submit responses via: tourismsurvey.stats.gov.mv #CBITMaldives

Basic Statistics Training Course will be conducted from 8th to 11th December 2025 in collaboration with @CSTImv. Key staff involved in statistical work at stakeholder agencies participates in this training.

CSTI Webinar Series 2025 - Statistics in Decision Making webinar delivered by our Chief Statistician Ms. Aishath Hassan @ysha_is This session is designed for Middle Managers and Executive-level staff. #WebinarSeries2025

📢 Join Our Team! Interested in being part of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2025/2026? We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as: 👥 Enumerators (x20) 🔗 gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/369117 🕒 Submission Deadline: 27 November 2025, before 14:00 hrs Submit your applications via: forms.gle/NGso3oWiLKfv77… Be part of this important national survey that helps shape policies and improve livelihoods across the Maldives