Emigration by age and sex in Malta
Malta: Emigration by age and sex was 23,419 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
23,419
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
30th
of 45 countries
All-time high
23,419
in 2024
All-time low
3,719
in 2008
Years of data
18
2007–2024
Emigration by age and sex in Malta, 2007–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age and sex in Malta is 23,419, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% on the previous year and up 277.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Malta peaked at 23,419 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,719, in 2008.
Malta ranks 30th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age and sex in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3,730 | — |
| 2008 | 3,719 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 3,868 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 4,201 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 3,806 | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 5,946 | +56.2% |
| 2013 | 6,550 | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 6,200 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 8,255 | +33.1% |
| 2016 | 9,510 | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 8,036 | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 10,019 | +24.7% |
| 2019 | 8,079 | -19.4% |
| 2020 | 13,804 | +70.9% |
| 2021 | 13,146 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 13,166 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 21,279 | +61.6% |
| 2024 | 23,419 | +10.1% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 23,419 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 37% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,772 | 3,719 | 3,868 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7,060 | 3,806 | 10,019 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,963 | 13,146 | 23,419 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More population data for Malta
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3593 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4258 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 522.74 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1107 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.805 (2100)
- Population density 1,125 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Malta?
- Emigration by age and sex in Malta was 23,419 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 23,419 in 2024.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,719 in 2008.
- How does Malta rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Malta ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 277.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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