Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta
Malta: Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth was 34,033 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
34,033
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
32nd
of 46 countries
All-time high
42,239
in 2023
All-time low
4,275
in 2010
Years of data
17
2008–2024
Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta, 2008–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta stood at 34,033.
The figure is down 19.4% on the previous year and up 113.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta peaked at 42,239 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,275, in 2010.
That places Malta 32nd out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,043 | — |
| 2009 | 6,161 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 4,275 | -30.6% |
| 2011 | 5,465 | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 9,152 | +67.5% |
| 2013 | 12,446 | +36.0% |
| 2014 | 15,928 | +28.0% |
| 2015 | 18,202 | +14.3% |
| 2016 | 18,116 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 22,750 | +25.6% |
| 2018 | 27,394 | +20.4% |
| 2019 | 29,304 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 14,751 | -49.7% |
| 2021 | 16,963 | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 34,964 | +106.1% |
| 2023 | 42,239 | +20.8% |
| 2024 | 34,033 | -19.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 34,033 is below the median for high income countries, which is 108,960, 31% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,102 | 6,043 | 6,161 | 2 |
| 2010s | 16,303 | 4,275 | 29,304 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,590 | 14,751 | 42,239 | 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 immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta?
- Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth in Malta was 34,033 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 42,239 in 2023.
- What is the lowest immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,275 in 2010.
- How does Malta rank for immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth?
- Malta ranks 32nd out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.7%. 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 Immigration by age, sex and group of country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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