The number of government employees has increased by 6,500 over the past three years, with the total wage bill reaching MVR 14.4 billion.
The expansion reflects growth in the public sector workforce across ministries, state-owned enterprises, and local government bodies. Salary costs have risen in line with the larger headcount and adjustments to pay scales.
Officials have previously highlighted the need for efficient public administration while supporting service delivery across the dispersed island nation. The figures have prompted discussion about fiscal sustainability and the size of the public sector relative to the economy.
Detailed breakdowns by ministry and the proportion of permanent versus contract staff have not been fully released in the latest reports.