Migrant populations in Malta
Malta: Migrant populations was 199,466 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
199,466
World rank
116th
of 228 countries
All-time high
199,466
in 2024
All-time low
15,077
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Malta, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Malta is 199,466, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 278.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Malta peaked at 199,466 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,077, in 1990.
That places Malta 116th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,077 | — |
| 1995 | 17,740 | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 21,521 | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 24,560 | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 33,008 | +34.4% |
| 2015 | 52,642 | +59.5% |
| 2020 | 114,760 | +118.0% |
| 2024 | 199,466 | +73.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 199,466 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 60% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Malta's 199,466 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,408 | 15,077 | 17,740 | 2 |
| 2000s | 23,040 | 21,521 | 24,560 | 2 |
| 2010s | 42,825 | 33,008 | 52,642 | 2 |
| 2020s | 157,113 | 114,760 | 199,466 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 compare
- 114 Estonia 203,046 compare
- 115 Cyprus 202,062 compare
- 117 Mauritania 195,937 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 194,816 compare
- 119 Turkmenistan 193,763 compare
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 migrant populations in Malta?
- Migrant populations in Malta was 199,466 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 199,466 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,077 in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for migrant populations?
- Malta ranks 116th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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