Applications open for the position of Chief Statistician

The President's Office has opened applications for the position of Chief Statistician, with a deadline set for 12:00 p.m. on July 28.

Raajje.mv | 13 ޖުލައި 2026 | ހޯމަ 20:30

Aishath Hassan, the Chief Statistician of the Maldives. | Maldives Bureau of Statistics

The President's Office on Monday opened applications for the position of Chief Statistician, as the current term for the post is set to expire.

Applications for the position will be accepted at the President’s Office starting July 13, until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Submissions will be received on working days between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

The President's Office stated that application forms for the position are available at their reception desk and can also be downloaded from the official President's Office website.

The Chief Statistician is the head of the Maldives Bureau of Statistics. This position is appointed by the President.

The Maldives Bureau of Statistics is the designated authority established to formulate policies and oversee the planning and implementation of all statistical activities in the Maldives.

Chief Statistician President's Office

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