Stats Shows 7.9% Disability Rate Among Adults Aged 36-64
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The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has revealed that 7.9% (9,996 individuals) of adults aged 36 to 64 are living with disabilities, indicating a correlation between age and disability prevalence.
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has revealed that 7.9% (9,996 individuals) of adults aged 36 to 64 are living with disabilities, indicating a correlation between age and disability prevalence.
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The study encompassed an analysis of different age groups. For children aged 5 to 17, the prevalence of disabilities was noted at 3.8%, representing a total of 3,410 individuals. Within the age bracket of 18 to 35, 3.1% (3,602 individuals) faced similar challenges. Furthermore, a substantial 36% (7,402 individuals) of individuals aged 65 and above reported experiencing disabilities.
Statistics reveal a decline in disability rates from 2019 to 2023, indicating a positive trend. Among individuals aged 5 to 17, the prevalence has decreased from 4.4% to 3.8%, while the age group of 18 to 35 experienced a decline from 4.2% to 3.1%. The most substantial change is observed in the 36 to 64 age range, where the prevalence has dropped from 11.7% in 2019 to 7.9% in 2023.
The research extended its focus to assess the prevalence of disabilities across various atolls in the Maldives.
- Haa Dhaalu Atoll – 8.4%
- Raa Atoll – 8.3%
- Baa Atoll – 6.1%
- Alifu Alifu Atoll – 7.9%
- Alifu Dhaalu Atoll – 7.6%
- Faafu Atoll – 7.7%
- Dhaalu Atoll – 5.3%
- Thaa Atoll – 8.1%
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll – 9.4%
- Addu City – 8.6%
- Gnaviyani Atoll – 7.2%
- Gaafu Alifu Atoll – 9.6%
- Laamu Atoll – 8.2%
- Meemu Atoll – 9.6%
- Vaavu Atoll – 6.9%
- Kaafu Atoll – 5.8%
- Lhaviyani Atoll – 8.3%
- Noonu Atoll – 7.3%
- Shaviyani Atoll – 7.7%
- Haa Alifu Atoll – 8.3%
Dhaalu Atoll has reported the lowest disability prevalence in the Maldives study, with a rate of 5.3%. In contrast, Gaafu Alifu Atoll and Meemu Atoll have reported the highest disability prevalence, both registering at 9.6%.