Malta
Country statistics · 1990–present
Malta at a Glance
Malta is home to 568,847 people as of 2024, with a population that is broadly stable in size. At a GDP per capita of $60,243, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.0 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 568,847 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.7 and a death rate of 7.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 0.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 228 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Malta is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $36 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $60,243 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.0% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 3.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.0 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $3,623 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 93.3% (2011), reflecting high literacy rates. 93.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 99.8% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.