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Malta
Repubblika ta' Malta
CapitalValletta
Population579,704
GDP$27.8bn
Area316 km²
RegionMiddle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Data sources current · last checked September 20, 2026 2:11 am
Country facts
Overview
Background
With a civilization that dates back thousands of years, Malta boasts some of the oldest megalithic sites in the world. Situated in the center of the Mediterranean, Malta’s islands have long served as a strategic military asset, with the islands at various times falling under the control of the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Spanish, Knights of St. John, and French. Most recently a British colony (since 1814), Malta gained its independence in 1964 and declared itself a republic 10 years later. While under British rule, the island staunchly supported the UK through both world wars. Since the mid-1980s, the island has transformed itself into a freight transshipment point, a financial center, and a tourist destination, as its key industries moved toward more service-oriented activities. Malta became an EU member in 2004 and joined the eurozone in 2008.
Reference: 2008, 2004, 1964Geography
Location
Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy)
Map references
Europe
Area
total: 316 sq km
land: 316 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 316 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly less than twice the size of Washington, D.C.
Land boundaries
total: 0 km
Coastline
196.8 km (excludes 56 km for the island of Gozo)
Maritime claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
exclusive fishing zone: 25 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
exclusive fishing zone: 25 nm
Climate
Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers
Terrain
mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs
Elevation
highest point: Ta'Dmejrek on Dingli Cliffs 253 m
lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
Natural resources
limestone, salt, arable land
Land use
agricultural land: 25.9% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 22.8% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 3.2% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0% (2022 est.)
forest: 1.5% (2023 est.)
other: 66.4% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2022agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 22.8% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 3.2% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0% (2022 est.)
forest: 1.5% (2023 est.)
other: 66.4% (2023 est.)
Irrigated land
39 sq km (2022)
Reference: 2022Population distribution
most of the population lives on the eastern half of Malta, the largest of the three inhabited islands
Natural hazards
occasional droughts
Geography - note
the country is an archipelago, with only the three largest islands (Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) inhabited; numerous bays provide good harbors
Population & Society
Nationality
noun: Maltese (singular and plural)
adjective: Maltese
adjective: Maltese
Ethnic groups
Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock)
Languages
Maltese (official) 90.1%, English (official) 6%, multilingual 3%, other 0.9% (2005 est.)
Reference: 2005Religions
Roman Catholic (official) more than 90% (2006 est.)
Reference: 2006Age structure
0-14 years: 14.5% (male 35,034/female 33,181)
15-64 years: 62.4% (male 151,836/female 141,248)
65 years and over: 23.1% (2024 est.) (male 50,153/female 58,278)
Reference: 202415-64 years: 62.4% (male 151,836/female 141,248)
65 years and over: 23.1% (2024 est.) (male 50,153/female 58,278)
Dependency ratios
total dependency ratio: 53.7 (2024 est.)
youth dependency ratio: 21.4 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 32.4 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 3.1 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024youth dependency ratio: 21.4 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 32.4 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 3.1 (2024 est.)
Median age
total: 43.5 years (2024 est.)
male: 42.4 years
female: 44.7 years
Reference: 2024male: 42.4 years
female: 44.7 years
Population growth rate
0.51% (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Birth rate
9.4 births/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Death rate
8.8 deaths/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Population distribution
most of the population lives on the eastern half of Malta, the largest of the three inhabited islands
Major urban areas - population
213,000 VALLETTA (capital) (2018)
Reference: 2018Sex ratio
at birth: 1.04 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.06 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1.07 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.86 male(s)/female
total population: 1.02 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Reference: 20240-14 years: 1.06 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 1.07 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.86 male(s)/female
total population: 1.02 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Mother's mean age at first birth
29.3 years (2020 est.)
note: note: data refers to the average of the different childbearing ages of first-order births
Reference: 2020note: note: data refers to the average of the different childbearing ages of first-order births
Maternal mortality ratio
8 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Gross reproduction rate
0.74 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Drinking water source
improved: urban: urban: 100% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 100% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 100% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 10.6% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 16.2% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 16.2% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
7.86 physicians/1,000 population (2022)
Reference: 2022Hospital bed density
4.4 beds/1,000 population (2020 est.)
Reference: 2020Sanitation facility access
improved: urban: urban: 100% of population (2022 est.)
improved: rural: rural: 100% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022improved: rural: rural: 100% of population (2022 est.)
improved: total: total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: urban: urban: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: rural: rural: 0% of population (2022 est.)
unimproved: total: total: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Obesity - adult prevalence rate
28.9% (2016)
Reference: 2016Alcohol consumption per capita
total: 8.07 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
beer: 2.8 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 2.34 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 2.51 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.42 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019beer: 2.8 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 2.34 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 2.51 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.42 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Tobacco use
total: 22.1% (2025 est.)
male: 23.9% (2025 est.)
female: 20.2% (2025 est.)
male: 23.9% (2025 est.)
female: 20.2% (2025 est.)
Children under the age of 5 years underweight
0.7% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Currently married women (ages 15-49)
63.2% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 16 years (2023 est.)
male: 15 years (2023 est.)
female: 17 years (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023male: 15 years (2023 est.)
female: 17 years (2023 est.)
Migration & Displacement
Immigrant/emigrant stock measures the number of international migrants resident in, or originating from, the country; it is not the same as annual immigration/emigration flows.
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 9,284 (2024 est.)
stateless persons: 171 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024stateless persons: 171 (2024 est.)
Government & Politics
| Office | Holder | Affiliation | From | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Myriam Spiteri Debono | — | 2024-04-04 | Current | Reported |
| Head of government | Robert Abela | — | 2020-00-00 | Current | Reported |
Country name
conventional long form: Republic of Malta
conventional short form: Malta
local long form: Repubblika ta' Malta
local short form: Malta
etymology: the origin is unclear; the name may come from the ancient term mel, meaning "high" and probably referring to the island's rocks; the ancient Greeks called the island "Melite," possibly from the Greek word meli, meaning "honey" and referring to the island's honey production
conventional short form: Malta
local long form: Repubblika ta' Malta
local short form: Malta
etymology: the origin is unclear; the name may come from the ancient term mel, meaning "high" and probably referring to the island's rocks; the ancient Greeks called the island "Melite," possibly from the Greek word meli, meaning "honey" and referring to the island's honey production
Capital
name: Valletta
geographic coordinates: 35 53 N, 14 30 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: named in honor of Jean Parizot de la VALETTE, the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (crusader knights), who founded the city in 1566
geographic coordinates: 35 53 N, 14 30 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: named in honor of Jean Parizot de la VALETTE, the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (crusader knights), who founded the city in 1566
Administrative divisions
68 localities (Il-lokalita); Attard, Balzan, Birgu, Birkirkara, Birzebbuga, Bormla, Dingli, Fgura, Floriana, Fontana, Ghajnsielem, Gharb, Gharghur, Ghasri, Ghaxaq, Gudja, Gzira, Hamrun, Iklin, Imdina, Imgarr, Imqabba, Imsida, Imtarfa, Isla, Kalkara, Kercem, Kirkop, Lija, Luqa, Marsa, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk, Mellieha, Mosta, Munxar, Nadur, Naxxar, Paola, Pembroke, Pieta, Qala, Qormi, Qrendi, Rabat, Rabat (Ghawdex), Safi, San Giljan/Saint Julian, San Gwann/Saint John, San Lawrenz/Saint Lawrence, Sannat, San Pawl il-Bahar/Saint Paul's Bay, Santa Lucija/Saint Lucia, Santa Venera/Saint Venera, Siggiewi, Sliema, Swieqi, Tarxien, Ta' Xbiex, Valletta, Xaghra, Xewkija, Xghajra, Zabbar, Zebbug, Zebbug (Ghawdex), Zejtun, Zurrieq
Legal system
mixed system of English common law and civil law based on the Roman and Napoleonic civil codes; subject to European Union law
Constitution
history: many previous; latest adopted 21 September 1964
amendment process: proposals (Acts of Parliament) require at least two-thirds majority vote by the House of Representatives; passage of Acts requires majority vote by referendum, followed by final majority vote by the House and assent of the president of the republic
Reference: 1964amendment process: proposals (Acts of Parliament) require at least two-thirds majority vote by the House of Representatives; passage of Acts requires majority vote by referendum, followed by final majority vote by the House and assent of the president of the republic
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Citizenship
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Malta
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Malta
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Suffrage
18 years of age (16 in local council elections); universal
Executive branch
chief of state: President Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (since 4 April 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (since 13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; following legislative elections, the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
most recent election date: 27 March 2024
election results: 2024: Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
expected date of next election: by March 2029
Reference: 2029, 2024, 2020, 2019head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (since 13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; following legislative elections, the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
most recent election date: 27 March 2024
election results: 2024: Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
expected date of next election: by March 2029
Legislative branch
legislature name: House of Representatives (Il-Kamra Tad-Deputati)
legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 65 (all directly elected)
electoral system: proportional representation
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 3/26/2022
parties elected and seats per party: Labour Party (LP) (44); Nationalist Party (PN) (35)
percentage of women in chamber: 29.1%
expected date of next election: March 2027
Reference: 2027, 2022legislative structure: unicameral
number of seats: 65 (all directly elected)
electoral system: proportional representation
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 3/26/2022
parties elected and seats per party: Labour Party (LP) (44); Nationalist Party (PN) (35)
percentage of women in chamber: 29.1%
expected date of next election: March 2027
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Court of Appeal (consists of either 1 or 3 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 3 judges); Court of Criminal Appeal (consists of either 1 or 3 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president, usually on the advice of the prime minister; judges of both courts serve until age 65
subordinate courts: Civil Court (divided into the General Jurisdiction Section, Family Section, and Voluntary Section); Criminal Court; Court of Magistrates; Gozo Courts (for the islands of Gozo and Comino)
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president, usually on the advice of the prime minister; judges of both courts serve until age 65
subordinate courts: Civil Court (divided into the General Jurisdiction Section, Family Section, and Voluntary Section); Criminal Court; Court of Magistrates; Gozo Courts (for the islands of Gozo and Comino)
Political parties
AD+PD or ADPD (formed from the merger of Democratic Alternative or AD and Democratic Party (Partit Demokratiku) or PD)
Labor Party (Partit Laburista) or PL
Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) or PN
Labor Party (Partit Laburista) or PL
Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista) or PN
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Godfrey C. XUEREB (since 19 April 2023)
chancery: 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (771) 213-4050
FAX: [1] (202) 530-9753
email address and website: maltaembassy.washington@gov.mt
The Embassy (gov.mt)
Reference: 2023, 2017chancery: 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (771) 213-4050
FAX: [1] (202) 530-9753
email address and website: maltaembassy.washington@gov.mt
The Embassy (gov.mt)
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador-designate Somers FARKAS (since November 2025)
embassy: Ta' Qali National Park, Attard, ATD 4000
mailing address: 5800 Valletta Place, Washington DC 20521-5800
telephone: [356] 2561-4000
email address and website: ACSMalta@state.gov
https://mt.usembassy.gov/
embassy: Ta' Qali National Park, Attard, ATD 4000
mailing address: 5800 Valletta Place, Washington DC 20521-5800
telephone: [356] 2561-4000
email address and website: ACSMalta@state.gov
https://mt.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
Australia Group, C, CD, CE, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EMU, EU, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NATO (partner), NSG, OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, PCA, PFP, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina (observer), UNWTO, UPU, Wassenaar Arrangement, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Independence
21 September 1964 (from the UK)
Reference: 1964National holiday
Independence Day, 21 September (1964); Republic Day, 13 December (1974)
Reference: 1974, 1964Flag
description: two equal vertical bands of white (left side) and red; in the upper-left corner is the George Cross, edged in red
history: according to legend, the colors come from the red-and-white checkered banner of Count Roger of Sicily, who removed a bicolored corner and granted it to Malta in 1091, but the colors more likely come from the Knights of Saint John, who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798; in 1942, Britain's King George VI awarded the George Cross to the islanders for their exceptional bravery and gallantry in World War II, and the George Cross bordered in red was added to the flag after independence in 1964
Reference: 1964, 1942history: according to legend, the colors come from the red-and-white checkered banner of Count Roger of Sicily, who removed a bicolored corner and granted it to Malta in 1091, but the colors more likely come from the Knights of Saint John, who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798; in 1942, Britain's King George VI awarded the George Cross to the islanders for their exceptional bravery and gallantry in World War II, and the George Cross bordered in red was added to the flag after independence in 1964
National symbol(s)
Maltese eight-pointed cross
National color(s)
red, white
National anthem(s)
title: "L-Innu Malti" (The Hymn of Malta)
lyrics/music: Dun Karm PSAILA/Robert SAMMUT
history: adopted 1945; written in the form of a prayer to bind together the political parties and the country
Reference: 1945lyrics/music: Dun Karm PSAILA/Robert SAMMUT
history: adopted 1945; written in the form of a prayer to bind together the political parties and the country
National heritage
total World Heritage Sites: 3 (all cultural)
selected World Heritage Site locales: City of Valletta; Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum; Megalithic Temples of Malta
selected World Heritage Site locales: City of Valletta; Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum; Megalithic Temples of Malta
Government & Official Links
| Institution | Official website | X / Twitter | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta official website | Official website | — | Reported · source Checked September 20, 2026 |
Institutional accounts only; personal accounts of political office-holders are excluded.
Legislature & Elections
Legislature
| Name | Chamber | Seats | Electoral system |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament of Malta | — | 67 | — |
Economy
Economic overview
high-income, EU-member European economy; diversified portfolio; euro user; dependent on food and energy imports; strong tourism, trade, and manufacturing sectors; high North African immigration; large welfare system; educated workforce
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024: $34.731 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $32.774 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $30.689 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $32.774 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $30.689 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Real GDP per capita
Real GDP per capita 2024: $60,500 (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2023: $59,300 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $57,800 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP per capita 2023: $59,300 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $57,800 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
GDP - composition, by sector of origin
agriculture: 0.2% (2024 est.)
industry: 11.4% (2024 est.)
services: 80.8% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Reference: 2024industry: 11.4% (2024 est.)
services: 80.8% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
GDP - composition, by end use
household consumption: 46.6% (2024 est.)
government consumption: 17.2% (2024 est.)
investment in fixed capital: 17.9% (2024 est.)
investment in inventories: 0.9% (2024 est.)
exports of goods and services: 123.5% (2024 est.)
imports of goods and services: -106.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Reference: 2024government consumption: 17.2% (2024 est.)
investment in fixed capital: 17.9% (2024 est.)
investment in inventories: 0.9% (2024 est.)
exports of goods and services: 123.5% (2024 est.)
imports of goods and services: -106.1% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Agricultural products
milk, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, chicken, cauliflower/broccoli, cabbages, pork, pumpkins/squash, watermelons (2023)
note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Reference: 2023note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Industries
tourism, electronics, ship building and repair, construction, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing, tobacco, aviation services, financial services, information technology services
Industrial production growth rate
5.6% (2024 est.)
note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Reference: 2024note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Labor force
318,200 (2024 est.)
note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Reference: 2024note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)
total: 7.8% (2024 est.)
male: 9.6% (2024 est.)
female: 5.7% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Reference: 2024male: 9.6% (2024 est.)
female: 5.7% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Population below poverty line
16.7% (2021 est.)
note: note: % of population with income below national poverty line
Reference: 2021note: note: % of population with income below national poverty line
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022: 34.6 (2022 est.)
note: note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Reference: 2022note: note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Household income or consumption by percentage share
lowest 10%: 2.7% (2022 est.)
highest 10%: 27.7% (2022 est.)
note: note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Reference: 2022highest 10%: 27.7% (2022 est.)
note: note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Remittances
Remittances 2024: 0.1% of GDP (2024 est.)
Remittances 2023: 0.1% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 0.1% of GDP (2022 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Remittances 2023: 0.1% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 0.1% of GDP (2022 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Budget
revenues: $6.95 billion (2023 est.)
expenditures: $7.966 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenditures converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated
Reference: 2023expenditures: $7.966 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenditures converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated
Public debt
Public debt 2017: 50.7% of GDP (2017 est.)
note: note: Malta reports public debt at nominal value outstanding at the end of the year, according to guidelines set out in the Maastricht Treaty for general government gross debt; the data include the following categories of government liabilities (as defined in ESA95): currency and deposits (AF.2), securities other than shares excluding financial derivatives (AF.3, excluding AF.34), and loans (AF.4); general government comprises the central, state, and local governments, and social security funds
Reference: 2017note: note: Malta reports public debt at nominal value outstanding at the end of the year, according to guidelines set out in the Maastricht Treaty for general government gross debt; the data include the following categories of government liabilities (as defined in ESA95): currency and deposits (AF.2), securities other than shares excluding financial derivatives (AF.3, excluding AF.34), and loans (AF.4); general government comprises the central, state, and local governments, and social security funds
Taxes and other revenues
21.9% (of GDP) (2023 est.)
note: note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP
Reference: 2023note: note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP
Current account balance
Current account balance 2024: $1.383 billion (2024 est.)
Current account balance 2023: $1.425 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$167.611 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Current account balance 2023: $1.425 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$167.611 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2024: $29.245 billion (2024 est.)
Exports 2023: $26.647 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $23.566 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Exports 2023: $26.647 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $23.566 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
Nigeria 28%, Germany 10%, China 6%, Singapore 5%, Hong Kong 4% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
refined petroleum, integrated circuits, packaged medicine, ships, postage stamps/documents (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2024: $24.505 billion (2024 est.)
Imports 2023: $22.637 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $21.406 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Imports 2023: $22.637 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $21.406 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
Italy 18%, China 10%, Germany 8%, France 7%, Turkey 7% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
ships, refined petroleum, integrated circuits, aircraft, packaged medicine (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2024: $1.418 billion (2024 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $1.223 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $1.199 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $1.223 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $1.199 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Exchange rates
Currency: euros (EUR) per US dollar -
Exchange rates 2024: 0.924 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 0.925 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 0.95 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 0.845 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 0.876 (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Exchange rates 2024: 0.924 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 0.925 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 0.95 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 0.845 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 0.876 (2020 est.)
Trade
Current account balance
Current account balance 2024: $1.383 billion (2024 est.)
Current account balance 2023: $1.425 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$167.611 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Current account balance 2023: $1.425 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$167.611 million (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2024: $29.245 billion (2024 est.)
Exports 2023: $26.647 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $23.566 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Exports 2023: $26.647 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $23.566 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
Nigeria 28%, Germany 10%, China 6%, Singapore 5%, Hong Kong 4% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
refined petroleum, integrated circuits, packaged medicine, ships, postage stamps/documents (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2024: $24.505 billion (2024 est.)
Imports 2023: $22.637 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $21.406 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Imports 2023: $22.637 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $21.406 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
Italy 18%, China 10%, Germany 8%, France 7%, Turkey 7% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
ships, refined petroleum, integrated circuits, aircraft, packaged medicine (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Energy & Resources
Electricity
installed generating capacity: 829,000 kW (2023 est.)
consumption: 2.766 billion kWh (2023 est.)
exports: 28 million kWh (2023 est.)
imports: 648 million kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 199.086 million kWh (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023consumption: 2.766 billion kWh (2023 est.)
exports: 28 million kWh (2023 est.)
imports: 648 million kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 199.086 million kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources
fossil fuels: 86.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
solar: 13.2% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
biomass and waste: 0.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023solar: 13.2% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
biomass and waste: 0.4% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Coal
consumption: 8.4 metric tons (2021 est.)
imports: 3.9 metric tons (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021imports: 3.9 metric tons (2022 est.)
Petroleum
refined petroleum consumption: 50,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Natural gas
consumption: 444.715 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
imports: 444.715 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023imports: 444.715 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Energy consumption per capita
Total energy consumption per capita 2023: 234.698 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Infrastructure
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 259,000 (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 49 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 49 (2023 est.)
Health
Maternal mortality ratio
8 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 10.6% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 16.2% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 16.2% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
7.86 physicians/1,000 population (2022)
Reference: 2022Hospital bed density
4.4 beds/1,000 population (2020 est.)
Reference: 2020Obesity - adult prevalence rate
28.9% (2016)
Reference: 2016Tobacco use
total: 22.1% (2025 est.)
male: 23.9% (2025 est.)
female: 20.2% (2025 est.)
male: 23.9% (2025 est.)
female: 20.2% (2025 est.)
Education
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
total: 16 years (2023 est.)
male: 15 years (2023 est.)
female: 17 years (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023male: 15 years (2023 est.)
female: 17 years (2023 est.)
Rights, Freedoms & Society
Press & Media Freedom
V-Dem expert-coded/modelled source measures. Knelstrom does not create a press-freedom ranking or composite score.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Law
Concrete legal-status fields only; Knelstrom does not generate an LGBTQ rights score or country ranking.
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory (CC BY-SA 4.0). Community-edited legal-status summary; retrieved by Knelstrom and not legal advice.
Crime & Justice
Legal system
mixed system of English common law and civil law based on the Roman and Napoleonic civil codes; subject to European Union law
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Court of Appeal (consists of either 1 or 3 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 3 judges); Court of Criminal Appeal (consists of either 1 or 3 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president, usually on the advice of the prime minister; judges of both courts serve until age 65
subordinate courts: Civil Court (divided into the General Jurisdiction Section, Family Section, and Voluntary Section); Criminal Court; Court of Magistrates; Gozo Courts (for the islands of Gozo and Comino)
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president, usually on the advice of the prime minister; judges of both courts serve until age 65
subordinate courts: Civil Court (divided into the General Jurisdiction Section, Family Section, and Voluntary Section); Criminal Court; Court of Magistrates; Gozo Courts (for the islands of Gozo and Comino)
Military & Security
Military and security forces
the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM): Land Component (combat, combat support, and combat service support divided into three regiments), Maritime Squadron, Air Wing; Volunteer Reserve Force (2025)
note: note: the Malta Police Force maintains internal security; both the Police and the AFM report to the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Security, and Law Enforcement
note: note: the Malta Police Force maintains internal security; both the Police and the AFM report to the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Security, and Law Enforcement
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2024: 0.5% of GDP (2024 est.)
Military Expenditures 2023: 0.5% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 0.7% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 0.5% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 0.6% of GDP (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Military Expenditures 2023: 0.5% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 0.7% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 0.5% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 0.6% of GDP (2020 est.)
Military and security service personnel strengths
approximately 2,000 active Armed Forces of Malta (2025)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions
the military has a small inventory that consists of equipment from a mix of European countries, particularly Italy, and the US (2024)
Reference: 2024Military service age and obligation
18-30 years of age for men and women for voluntary military service; no conscription (2024)
Reference: 2024Military - note
the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) are responsible for external security but also have some domestic security responsibilities; the AFM’s primary roles include maintaining the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, monitoring and policing its territorial waters, participating in overseas peacekeeping and stability operations, and providing search and rescue and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities; secondary missions include assisting civil authorities during emergencies, supporting the police and other security services, and providing ceremonial and other public support duties
Malta maintains a security policy of neutrality but contributes to EU, Organization for the Security and Cooperation (OSCE), and UN military missions and joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace program in 1995 (suspended in 1996, but reactivated in 2008); it also participates in various bilateral and multinational military exercises; Malta cooperates closely with Italy on defense matters; in 1973, Italy established a military mission in Malta to provide advice, training, and search and rescue assistance (2025)
Reference: 2025, 2008, 1996, 1995Malta maintains a security policy of neutrality but contributes to EU, Organization for the Security and Cooperation (OSCE), and UN military missions and joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace program in 1995 (suspended in 1996, but reactivated in 2008); it also participates in various bilateral and multinational military exercises; Malta cooperates closely with Italy on defense matters; in 1973, Italy established a military mission in Malta to provide advice, training, and search and rescue assistance (2025)
International Relations
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Godfrey C. XUEREB (since 19 April 2023)
chancery: 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (771) 213-4050
FAX: [1] (202) 530-9753
email address and website: maltaembassy.washington@gov.mt
The Embassy (gov.mt)
Reference: 2023, 2017chancery: 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (771) 213-4050
FAX: [1] (202) 530-9753
email address and website: maltaembassy.washington@gov.mt
The Embassy (gov.mt)
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador-designate Somers FARKAS (since November 2025)
embassy: Ta' Qali National Park, Attard, ATD 4000
mailing address: 5800 Valletta Place, Washington DC 20521-5800
telephone: [356] 2561-4000
email address and website: ACSMalta@state.gov
https://mt.usembassy.gov/
embassy: Ta' Qali National Park, Attard, ATD 4000
mailing address: 5800 Valletta Place, Washington DC 20521-5800
telephone: [356] 2561-4000
email address and website: ACSMalta@state.gov
https://mt.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
Australia Group, C, CD, CE, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EMU, EU, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NATO (partner), NSG, OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, PCA, PFP, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina (observer), UNWTO, UPU, Wassenaar Arrangement, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Treaties & Organisations
| Organisation | Status | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) | member | 1973-06-25 |
| Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth) | member | 1964-00-00 |
| European Union (EU) | member | 2004-05-01 |
| United Nations (UN) | member | 1964-12-01 |
| World Trade Organization (WTO) | member | — |
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
International organization participation
Australia Group, C, CD, CE, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EMU, EU, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NATO (partner), NSG, OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, PCA, PFP, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, Union Latina (observer), UNWTO, UPU, Wassenaar Arrangement, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Conflict & Security
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 9,284 (2024 est.)
stateless persons: 171 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024stateless persons: 171 (2024 est.)
Transportation & Logistics
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
9H
Airports
1 (2025)
Heliports
2 (2025)
Merchant marine
total: 1,957 (2023)
by type: bulk carrier 490, container ship 348, general cargo 152, oil tanker 354, other 613
Reference: 2023by type: bulk carrier 490, container ship 348, general cargo 152, oil tanker 354, other 613
Ports
total ports: 2 (2024)
large: 0
medium: 1
small: 1
very small: 0
ports with oil terminals: 0
key ports: Marsaxlokk, Valletta Harbors
Reference: 2024large: 0
medium: 1
small: 1
very small: 0
ports with oil terminals: 0
key ports: Marsaxlokk, Valletta Harbors
Environment
Environmental issues
limited natural freshwater resources; deforestation; wildlife preservation
International environmental agreements
party to: Air Pollution, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping-London Convention, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 2006, Wetlands
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Reference: 2006signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Climate
Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers
Land use
agricultural land: 25.9% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 22.8% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 3.2% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0% (2022 est.)
forest: 1.5% (2023 est.)
other: 66.4% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2022agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 22.8% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 3.2% (2023 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0% (2022 est.)
forest: 1.5% (2023 est.)
other: 66.4% (2023 est.)
Urbanization
urban population: 94.9% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 0.28% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2020rate of urbanization: 0.28% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions
total emissions: 8.965 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 8.113 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 852,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023from petroleum and other liquids: 8.113 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 852,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Particulate matter emissions
13.1 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019Waste and recycling
municipal solid waste generated annually: 348,800 tons (2024 est.)
percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 10.5% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2022percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 10.5% (2022 est.)
Total water withdrawal
municipal: 39.497 million cubic meters (2022)
industrial: 1 million cubic meters (2022)
agricultural: 21.358 million cubic meters (2022)
Reference: 2022industrial: 1 million cubic meters (2022)
agricultural: 21.358 million cubic meters (2022)
Total renewable water resources
50.5 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Communications & Media
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 259,000 (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 49 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 49 (2023 est.)
Broadcast media
2 publicly owned TV stations, Television Malta and an educational channel; several privately owned national television stations, 2 of which are owned by political parties; Italian and British broadcast programs are available; multi-channel cable and satellite TV services are available; publicly owned radio broadcaster operates 3 stations; roughly 20 commercial radio stations (2019)
Reference: 2019Internet country code
.mt
Historical Trends
Population
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Population data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 454,505 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 467,106 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 483,903 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 503,912 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 515,490 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 518,150 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 531,113 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 552,747 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 568,847 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 579,704 | world_bank_wdi |
GDP (current US$)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View GDP (current US$) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $12,025,777,078 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | $14,161,374,599 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | $16,153,785,817 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | $16,337,788,881 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | $16,404,655,808 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | $19,730,119,031 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | $18,938,869,147 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | $22,625,329,776 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | $25,042,712,191 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | $27,771,821,561 | world_bank_wdi |
International migrant stock (immigrants)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International migrant stock (immigrants) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 114,760 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 199,466 | world_bank_wdi |
International emigrant stock
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International emigrant stock data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 66,353 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 1995 | 67,484 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2000 | 64,124 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2005 | 61,981 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2010 | 58,858 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2015 | 54,505 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2020 | 49,061 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2024 | 43,940 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
Net migration
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Net migration data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,624 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 14,372 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 16,961 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 20,302 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 6,904 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 4,638 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 2,480 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 6,591 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 6,323 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 5,161 | world_bank_wdi |
Sources & Methodology
Current statistical observations include their reference period and provenance. Reference fields from approved source datasets are attributed below. Missing information is left unknown rather than inferred.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 579,704 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| UN Population Division population estimate | 549,011 | 2026 | UN Population Division Data Portal | Estimated |
| Wikidata population (fallback) | 553,214 | 2023 | Wikidata | Reported |
| International migrant stock (immigrants) | 199,466 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International migrant stock | 37.0% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International emigrant stock | 43,940 | 2024 | UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 | Estimated |
| Net migration | 5,161 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Refugees from this country | 11 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Asylum seekers from this country | 16 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Freedom of expression & alternative information index | 0.829 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Government censorship effort — media | 1.365 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Harassment of journalists | 0.550 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Print/broadcast media critical of government | 0.619 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Range of perspectives in major media | 2.518 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media bias | 1.876 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Media self-censorship | 0.796 | 2025 | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Country-Year Dataset v16 | Estimated |
| Same-sex sexual activity | Yes Legal since 1973; + UN decl. sign. | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Recognition of same-sex relationships | Yes Civil unions since 2014 | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes Legal since 2017 | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex adoption | Yes Legal since 2014 | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Open military service | Yes | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law | Yes Bans all anti-gay discrimination; Pathologization or attempted treatment of sexual orientation by mental health professionals illegal since 2016 | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Gender identity / expression law | Yes Transgender people allowed to change gender; surgery not required since 2015 | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| GDP (current US$) | $27,771,821,561 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $47,907 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP growth | 4.0% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Inflation, consumer prices | 2.4% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Income level | High income | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.0 years | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fertility rate | 1.0 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Urban population | 95.7% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Individuals using the Internet | 93.9% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Exports of goods and services | 119.1% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Imports of goods and services | 99.9% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Trade | 219.0% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Adult literacy rate | 93.3% | 2011 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secondary school enrolment, gross | 103.0% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Government education expenditure | 4.7% | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Access to electricity | 100.0% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Electric power consumption | 5,013 kWh/person | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Renewable energy consumption | 8.6% | 2021 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Current health expenditure | 8.8% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Infant mortality rate | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Forest area | 1.4% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 142.1 per 100 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 44.5 per 100 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secure Internet servers | 4,507 per million | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude | 35.9042° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Longitude | 14.5189° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude (Wikidata) | 35.9000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Longitude (Wikidata) | 14.4000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Form of government | parliamentary democracy | current | Wikidata | Reported |
Data attribution
Credits below are generated from sources actually used by this country profile. Source-specific terms take precedence.
- CIA World Factbook, final 2025 country profile (structured via factbook.json). Accessed September 20, 2026. U.S. Government public-domain data; retained as a reference source where a newer approved field is not available. Source · Terms/licence
- Source: Eurostat (dataset/datacode: demo_pjan) Accessed September 19, 2026. Knelstrom presentation/formatting may differ from the source. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024; data access/processing via Our World in Data. Accessed September 20, 2026. Underlying UN dataset used under CC BY 3.0 IGO. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects (WPP indicator 49) Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 3.0 IGO; current-year WPP population values are presented as estimates/projections where applicable. Source · Terms/licence
- Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Country-Year Dataset v16 (variables: v2mebias, v2mecenefm, v2mecrit, v2meharjrn, v2merange, v2meslfcen, v2x_freexp_altinf) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0; V-Dem measures are expert-coded/modelled and no V-Dem endorsement is implied. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikidata structured data (CC0). Accessed September 20, 2026. Attribution is provided by Knelstrom for provenance although CC0 does not require it. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikipedia, “LGBTQ rights by country or territory” (source revision/data fields: Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Gender identity / expression law, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Open military service, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Recognition of same-sex relationships, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex adoption, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex marriage, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex sexual activity, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Knelstrom changes formatting and presents the imported material as a community-edited legal-status summary, not legal advice or a Knelstrom rights score. Source · Terms/licence
- World Bank, World Development Indicators (series: AG.LND.FRST.ZS, country_metadata, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS, EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS, EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.BBND.P2, IT.NET.SECR.P6, IT.NET.USER.ZS, NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS, NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS, NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS, NY.GDP.MKTP.CD, NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD, SE.ADT.LITR.ZS, SE.SEC.ENRR, SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS, SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS, SM.POP.ASYS.EO, SM.POP.NETM, SM.POP.RHCR.EO, SM.POP.TOTL, SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, SP.DYN.IMRT.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN, SP.POP.TOTL, SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) Accessed September 20, 2026. Data used under CC BY 4.0; Knelstrom presentation/formatting may differ from the source. Source · Terms/licence
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