Maldives Labour force survey (LFS) commenced on 28th October 2024. This is a quarterly survey will be conducted within Male’, Hulhumale and Villimale’ every month. Data collection for November will be from 24th November – 30th November 2024. Our Enumerators will be visiting households from 8:30 hrs until 18:30 hrs during all days from 24th November – 30th November 2024 (Except Friday).  During filed visits our enumerators will be wearing MBS Official cards and will have LFS Circular and approval.

Objectives

  • To identify labour force
  • To gather Labor Statistics
  • To determine employment and unemployment rates
  • To find migration rates for population projections
  • To obtain data for the Decent Jobs Indicator
  • To assess the progress of SDG’s

What information are we collecting?

  • Demographic Information
  • Education
  • Household production
  • Employment details
  • Unemployment details
  • Migration
  • Volunteer work

The disclosure of any individual or household information for legal or any other purpose is strictly prohibited under Maldives Statistics Act 16/2021. The information obtained from this survey will not be disclosed in any manner that will reveal the identity of an individual or the household.

For further information please contact 3008455 / 3008408 / 300400

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Labour Force Survey 2024 – Circular

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Labour Force Survey 2024 – Approval