Share of the population born in another country in Malta
Malta: Share of the population born in another country was 37.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
37.0%
World rank
32nd
of 231 countries
All-time high
37.0%
in 2024
All-time low
4.1%
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Share of the population born in another country in Malta, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Malta recorded 37.0% for share of the population born in another country in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 212.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in Malta peaked at 37.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 1990.
Malta ranks 32nd of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Share of the population born in another country in Malta, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.1% | — |
| 1995 | 4.6% | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 5.4% | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 5.9% | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 7.8% | +31.4% |
| 2015 | 11.8% | +51.5% |
| 2020 | 22.1% | +87.2% |
| 2024 | 37.0% | +66.9% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 37.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.9%, 1.9× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Malta's 37.0% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.8%, 3.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.8% | 7.8% | 11.8% | 2 |
| 2020s | 29.6% | 22.1% | 37.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 29 Hong Kong 41.3% compare
- 30 Anguilla 40.5% compare
- 31 Saudi Arabia 40.3% compare
- 33 Cook Islands 36.0% compare
- 34 Antigua and Barbuda 32.5% compare
- 35 Niue 32.3% 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)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 1,125 people per km² (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population born in another country in Malta?
- Share of the population born in another country in Malta was 37.0% in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population born in another country recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 37.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for share of the population born in another country?
- Malta ranks 32nd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population born in another country rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population born in another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Immigrants as a share of the total population.