Huvadhu Atoll Witnesses Highest Number of Fishermen

MV+ News Desk | October 29, 2023
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The Maldives Bureau of Statistics data from 2017 highlighted that South Huvadhu Atoll housed the highest number of fishermen in the Maldives, with 2,042 individuals actively engaged in fishing activities.

A detailed breakdown of the figures from that year shows that the total count of fishermen skyrocketed to 17,589 individuals, marking a substantial leap from the 7,909 fishermen reported in 2015. This striking rise underlines a notable and rapid growth trajectory within a mere two-year span.

Specifically, certain atolls experienced exceptional expansions in their fishermen populations:

  • South Huvadhu Atoll: Emerged as the epicenter of this remarkable surge, recording a staggering increase from 632 fishermen in 2015 to 2042 individuals engaged in fishing activities in 2017, showcasing a rise within this particular region.
  • North Ari Atoll: Another area that displayed significant growth, climbing from 342 in 2015 to 610 fishermen in 2017.
  • South Ari Atoll: Noteworthy growth was also observed in this region, with the number of fishermen increasing from 226 in 2015 to 926 in 2017.

Moreover, several other atolls contributed to this surge, illustrating widespread expansion across the Maldives’ fishing communities during this period.

The year 2017 witnessed an upsurge in the number of fishermen across the Maldives, with statistics depicting an unprecedented increase in the workforce within this vital sector. Data compiled from various atolls throughout the nation revealed a remarkable surge in the fishing industry.

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