Census 2022

Maldives Population & Housing Census & Economic Census will be carried out by the Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) from 13th - 27th September 2022. Listing operation will be carried out on 13th & 14th September while main operation will continue from 17th till 27th September 2022.

A census gives us a picture of the population living in a country and provides key socio-economic indicators needed for assessing the development of the country. It provides information at national, atoll and island level to plan and provide a wide range of public services from health to education, and from housing to employment.