Last year, 65 children were born to individuals aged between 15 and 19 in the Maldives

Statistics from the Ministry of Health reveal that 65 children were born to individuals aged between 15 and 19 in the Maldives last year.

Statistics released by the Ministry of Health on August 6 reveal a significant number of births among individuals within the age group classified as minors in the Maldives. According to the Ministry, births were recorded among mothers aged 15 to 19 across all four quarters of the year. On average, 16 children were born to mothers in this age group during each quarter of the year.

Statistics on live births categorized by maternal age groups, spanning from the first quarter to the fourth quarter of 2025. | Health Ministry

According to the Ministry of Health’s "Quarterly Vital Statistics," the highest number of births last year occurred among women aged 30 to 34. This age group accounted for a total of 1,794 births. The oldest age group recorded to have given birth was between 45 and 49 years. A total of 11 children were born to women in this age bracket during the year.

A total of 5,625 children were born in the Maldives last year. Among the newborns, the majority were male. Statistics show that 2,835 boys were born, compared to 2,789 girls.

On the other hand, the number of deaths recorded in the Maldives last year stood at 1,399. This figure includes 70 infants under the age of one. The highest mortality rate was observed among those aged 65 and over, accounting for 61 percent of the total deaths.