Iceland vs Malta: Total population in thousands
Iceland
398.27
in 2025
Malta
545.4
in 2025
Iceland rank
70th
Malta rank
69th
Total population in thousands over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Malta currently reports 545.4 against 398.27 in Iceland, a difference of 147.13.
That makes Malta's figure about 1.4 times Iceland's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 70th and Malta ranks 69th of 75 countries.
Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 298.42 | 411.3 | 112.88 | Malta |
| 2010s | 333.31 | 449.36 | 116.04 | Malta |
| 2020s | 383.14 | 531.46 | 148.32 | Malta |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Iceland or Malta?
- Malta, at 545.4 against 398.27 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Iceland and Malta?
- 147.13, with Malta ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Iceland ranks 70th and Malta ranks 69th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.