🇲🇹 Malta
With 579,704 inhabitants (2025), Malta ranks 168 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Malta: $47,907 /inh. (2025), ranking 34 out of 211. Economic growth is 4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Malta, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Foreign direct investment inflows (1/201), Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Malta, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (173/177), Renewable fresh water per person (169/181), Tobacco use among women (145/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Malta has $47,907 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Malta has 2.9 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Malta has 2.4 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Malta has 4 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $72,210 /inh. | 2025 | 27 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $41,440 /inh. | 2025 | 33 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $47,907 /inh. | 2025 | 34 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4 % | 2025 | 80 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2 % | 2025 | 115 of 211 |
| GDP | $27.8B | 2025 | 119 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $41.9B | 2025 | 142 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.2 % | 2025 | 66 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.4 % | 2025 | 78 of 191 |
| Real interest rate | 2.4 % | 2013 | 103 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 4.7 % | 2013 | 128 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 81.4 % | 2025 | 16 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 2025 | 37 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 8.4 % | 2025 | 53 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 62.1 % | 2025 | 56 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64 % | 2025 | 75 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 17.7 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 13.9 % | 2025 | 147 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 0.9 % | 2025 | 177 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 119.1 % | 2025 | 6 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 219 % | 2025 | 6 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 99.9 % | 2025 | 9 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 45.2 % | 2024 | 10 of 185 |
| Current account balance | 7.1 % | 2024 | 28 of 198 |
| Services exports | $25B | 2024 | 49 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $3.8B | 2025 | 131 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 51.7 % | 2025 | 1 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $14.4B | 2025 | 31 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.2B | 2007 | 72 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 718,000 arr. | 2020 | 112 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 0.2 % | 2002 | 122 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2024 | 183 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 41.7 % | 2024 | 10 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 24.1 % | 2024 | 18 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 30 % | 1994 | 26 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 33.7 % | 2023 | 45 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2023 | 58 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 17.5 % | 2025 | 85 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -3.5 % | 2024 | 104 of 158 |
| Military spending | 0.4 % | 2025 | 155 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 61.7 % | 2024 | 53 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 19.3 % | 2025 | 72 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $1.5B | 2025 | 136 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.2 months | 2024 | 173 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 81.3 % | 2025 | 10 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 25.9 % | 2024 | 60 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 18.7 % | 2025 | 142 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 5.3 % | 2025 | 151 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 44.6 % | 2025 | 166 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 10.1 % | 2025 | 187 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.5 % | 2025 | 188 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Urban population | 95.7 % | 2025 | 15 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 108 per 100 women | 2025 | 16 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 51.9 % | 2025 | 16 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 31 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.6 % | 2021 | 32 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 20.5 % | 2025 | 33 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 40.3 yrs | 2023 | 51 of 226 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66.6 % | 2025 | 66 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 50.2 per 100 | 2025 | 148 of 213 |
| Population | 579,704 inhab. | 2025 | 168 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 48.1 % | 2025 | 198 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 12.9 % | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 70.8 yrs | 2023 | 9 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 81.2 yrs | 2024 | 17 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 4.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 21 of 188 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83 yrs | 2024 | 24 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84.8 yrs | 2024 | 26 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 37 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 5.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 42 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 194 |
| Population growth | 1.89 % | 2025 | 50 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 9.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 54 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 6.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 56 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 104 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 7.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 191 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.01 children/woman | 2024 | 207 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Physicians | 4.51 per 1,000 | 2022 | 16 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 8.24 per 1,000 | 2023 | 33 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 4.1 per 1,000 | 2022 | 40 of 190 |
| Health expenditure | 8.8 % | 2023 | 46 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.3 % | 2024 | 62 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 15 per 100,000 | 2024 | 70 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 30.9 % | 2023 | 110 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 88 % | 2024 | 111 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 29 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 7.6 L/person | 2024 | 66 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 160.9 cm | 2014 | 69 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 173.3 cm | 2014 | 71 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among men | 26 % | 2024 | 80 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 90 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 27.6 % | 2024 | 110 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 24.6 % | 2024 | 117 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10 % | 2024 | 122 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 30.6 % | 2024 | 137 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 23.1 % | 2024 | 145 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 33.1 % | 2024 | 170 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 81.5 % | 2010 | 9 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.3 % | 2020 | 12 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 37 % | 2024 | 26 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 1.4 % | 2020 | 28 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.6 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 86.6 % | 2010 | 38 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 88.6 % | 2020 | 43 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 5.2 % | 2020 | 89 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 3.6 % | 2020 | 98 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.2 % | 2020 | 147 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.09 | 2003 | 155 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.04 | 2003 | 183 of 205 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.12 | 2003 | 184 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.4 % | 2023 | 38 of 169 |
| Gini index | 31.8 | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.6 % | 2023 | 61 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.7 % | 2023 | 120 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 1,805 inh./km² | 2024 | 6 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 35.9 ° | 2026 | 67 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 197 km | 2026 | 136 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 315 km² | 2024 | 196 of 212 |
| Total area | 315 km² | 2024 | 197 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.4 % | 2015 | 97 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 560 mm | 2022 | 137 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 95 m³/inh. | 2022 | 169 of 181 |
| Highest point | 253 m | 2026 | 204 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 29 % | 2025 | 41 of 210 |
| Arable land | 22.2 % | 2024 | 47 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 25.4 % | 2024 | 131 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 1.5 % | 2024 | 189 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Core civil society index | 0.93 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.69 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.53 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.78 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.9 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.62 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.82 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.9 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.92 | 2025 | 24 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.87 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.93 | 2025 | 31 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.94 | 2025 | 36 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.89 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.54 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.83 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.74 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.04 | 2025 | 39 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.19 | 2025 | 42 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.98 | 2025 | 42 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.83 | 2025 | 43 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.76 | 2025 | 55 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.67 | 2025 | 57 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.79 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.41 | 2025 | 63 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 46 pts | 2024 | 66 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.18 | 2025 | 82 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 5 % | 2012 | 13 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 29.1 % | 2025 | 82 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,947 | 2025 | 130 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 12.5 % | 2025 | 139 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 88.4 /100 | 2025 | 20 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 47 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 93.8 /100 | 2025 | 76 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 20.3 pts | 2025 | 1 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Banned by national law | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Sexual orientation and gender identity mentioned | 2025 | 6 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 16 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Legalized | 2026 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 38 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.8 % | 2021 | 41 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 10 per 1,000 | 2024 | 60 of 213 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 46 % | 1993 | 90 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 41.9 % | 2020 | 12 of 137 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 64.7 yrs | 2026 | 25 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,086 | 2025 | 31 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,574 | 2025 | 33 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 41.8 % | 2012 | 33 of 99 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 64.7 yrs | 2026 | 41 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 86.7 % | 2021 | 48 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.5 /10 | 2024 | 88 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Malta?
Malta has about 579,704 inhabitants (2025), ranking 168 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Malta?
GDP per capita is $47,907 /inh. (2025): Malta ranks 34 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Malta?
Annual inflation is 2.4 % (2025); Malta ranks 78 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Malta?
The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (2025); Malta ranks 37 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Malta stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Malta has $47,907 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Malta come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.