People of Maldives
Population
379,174
Age Distribution
0-14 years
82,616 (Male), 78,165 (Females)
15-64 years
105,465 (Male), 101,115 (Females)
65 years and over
5,753 (Male), 6,060 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
3%
Ethnic Groups
South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs
Religions
Sunni Muslim
Languages
Maldivian Dhivehi (dialect of Sinhala, script derived from Arabic), English spoken by most government officials
Life Expectancy
Total
65.12
Among Males
63.73
Among Females
66.58
Nationality
Noun
Maldivian(s)
Adjective
Maldivian
Literacy Rates
Definition
age 15 and over can read and write
Total
96%
Among Males
96%
Among Females
96%
