The report underscores that while death rates are typically low during childhood and young adulthood, the risk of mortality rises significantly with age, exacerbated by the pandemic's impact.
Maldives recorded approximately 6,000 births and over 1,500 deaths in 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics' Vital Statistics 2021 report.
Of the 5,917 children born that year, 3,192 were born in Male', and 2,725 in other islands. The gender split was nearly equal, with 2,963 girls and 2,954 boys born.
The country reported 1,552 deaths in 2021, marking a 21 percent increase compared to the 1,280 deaths in 2020. This includes 1,448 locals, 93 foreigners and 11 unconfirmed nationals.
Additionally, 39 Maldivians passed away abroad. In 2021, 880 people in Male' City and 632 in islands. The death toll was highest in Addu City. The highest number of deaths occurred in May, 2021, coinciding with the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 and its long-term effects contributed significantly to the increase in mortality, particularly among individuals over 50 years of age.
The crude death rate among Maldivians rose from 3 per 1,000 persons in 2020 to 4 per 1,000 in 2021.
The under-five mortality rate increased from 8 per 1,000 births in 2019 to 11 per 1,000 in 2021.
Infant mortality rates remained notably high, while mortality among young adults remained stable.
The report underscores that while death rates are typically low during childhood and young adulthood, the risk of mortality rises significantly with age, exacerbated by the pandemic's impact.
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