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A population study in the Maldive islands.

G H Rée, T Dyson

    Tropical and Geographical Medicine
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Royal Air Force presence in the Maldives (1956-1976) boosted population growth from 2.6% to 4.4%, increasing density on Hittadu Island. Withdrawal prospects present significant challenges for the Maldivian population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Environmental Science
    • Socioeconomics

    Background:

    • The Maldives, an archipelago of 190 atolls, faced demographic shifts due to external influences.
    • The presence of the Royal Air Force (RAF) staging station on Hittadu Island between 1956 and 1976 significantly impacted local conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the demographic and socioeconomic impacts of the RAF presence on the Maldive Islands.
    • To assess the population growth rate changes and density increases attributable to the RAF staging station.
    • To describe the projected challenges following the withdrawal of the RAF.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of population growth rates before and during the RAF occupation.
    • Calculation of population density changes on affected islands, specifically Hittadu.
    • Qualitative assessment of the socioeconomic consequences of the RAF presence and its subsequent withdrawal.

    Main Results:

    • Maldivian population growth rate increased from 2.6% to 4.4% during the 1956-1976 period.
    • Population density on Hittadu Island reached 1,085 persons per square kilometer.
    • Significant improvements in material and health prosperity were observed, primarily on Hittadu Island.

    Conclusions:

    • The RAF presence led to a substantial, albeit localized, demographic boom and improved living standards.
    • The withdrawal of the RAF poses considerable socioeconomic and demographic challenges for the affected population.
    • Sustainable development strategies are crucial for mitigating the adverse effects of the RAF withdrawal.

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