Total number of international immigrants in Malta
Malta: Total number of international immigrants was 199,466 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of international immigrants in Malta, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Malta stood at 199,466 immigrants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 278.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Malta peaked at 199,466 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,077 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Malta 116th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Malta, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,077 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 17,740 immigrants | +17.7% |
| 2000 | 21,521 immigrants | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 24,560 immigrants | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 33,008 immigrants | +34.4% |
| 2015 | 52,642 immigrants | +59.5% |
| 2020 | 114,760 immigrants | +118.0% |
| 2024 | 199,466 immigrants | +73.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 199,466 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 60% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Malta's 199,466 immigrants is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,408 immigrants | 15,077 immigrants | 17,740 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 23,040 immigrants | 21,521 immigrants | 24,560 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 42,825 immigrants | 33,008 immigrants | 52,642 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 157,113 immigrants | 114,760 immigrants | 199,466 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 immigrants compare
- 114 Estonia 203,046 immigrants compare
- 115 Cyprus 202,062 immigrants compare
- 117 Mauritania 195,937 immigrants compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 194,816 immigrants compare
- 119 Turkmenistan 193,763 immigrants compare
More population data for Malta
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4258 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8129 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.8% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 11,503 people (2100)
- Population density 1,125 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Malta?
- Total number of international immigrants in Malta was 199,466 immigrants 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 total number of international immigrants recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 199,466 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,077 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Malta ranks 116th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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