Total population in Malta
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Malta was 545,405 people, up from 539,607 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Malta with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Malta
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 545 405 |
| 2024 | 539 607 |
| 2023 | 532 956 |
| 2022 | 528 192 |
| 2021 | 524 376 |
| 2020 | 518 206 |
| 2019 | 504 015 |
| 2018 | 484 558 |
| 2017 | 467 902 |
| 2016 | 455 269 |
| 2015 | 444 980 |
| 2014 | 434 485 |
| 2013 | 428 452 |
| 2012 | 426 610 |
| 2011 | 424 628 |
| 2010 | 422 651 |
| 2009 | 420 795 |
| 2008 | 418 969 |
| 2007 | 417 196 |
| 2006 | 415 454 |
| 2005 | 413 320 |
| 2004 | 410 798 |
| 2003 | 408 226 |
| 2002 | 405 564 |
| 2001 | 402 784 |
| 2000 | 399 895 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.