Europe · VallettaMalta· by the numbers
Malta's population is 579,704 (2025) — the 170th-largest in the world and the 38th-largest in Europe, growing by about 10,857 people a year.
Malta Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Malta in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Malta's Population Growth
Yes — Malta's population rose by 10,857 people (+1.91%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.0 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Malta Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Malta Located?
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- Maltese, English
- Region
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 320 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 316 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
No land borders.
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What is the population of Malta?
Malta's population is 579,704 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #170 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Malta?
579,704 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Malta's population density?
1811.6 people per km², based on a land area of 320 km².
What is Malta ranked in population worldwide?
#170 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Malta?
83.0 years on average (2024) — 81.2 for men, 84.8 for women.
What is Malta's GDP?
$27.8B, ranking #117 of 186 economies we track — $47,907 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport