One of Maldives’ oldest citizens dies at 106

A 106-year-old man from Lh. Naifaru, regarded as one of the oldest people in the country, has died. 

The deceased was identified as Abdulla Adam, Dheedhaaruge/Lh. Naifaru. According to a post on Kashunamaadhu.mv, the social media page that notarizes deaths, his funeral will be held at Masjid Al-Dhuktoor Afrasheem Ali in R. Ungoofaaru after Maghrib prayers on Saturday.

The oldest person officially recorded in Maldives was Ali Hussain, Manzaruge/S. Hithadhoo, who died in 2023 at the age of 110. Census data shows the elderly population continues to rise, with 8,420 people aged 65 - 69, 4,846 aged 70 - 74, and 7,584 aged above 75.

While 100 years marks the longest human lifespan globally, life expectancy in Maldives has reached 81.3 years, according to the World Bank. This reflects improvements in healthcare access, disease prevention and overall living conditions.