Net migration by age and sex in Malta
Malta: Net migration by age and sex was 10,614 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,614 Number
Change on year
down 49.4%
World rank
29th
of 41 countries
All-time high
21,798 Number
in 2022
All-time low
947 Number
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Malta, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Malta stood at 10,614 Number.
The figure is down 49.4% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Malta peaked at 21,798 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, 947 Number, in 2020.
Malta ranks 29th of 41 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.
Net migration by age and sex in Malta, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,896 Number | — |
| 2014 | 9,728 Number | +65.0% |
| 2015 | 9,947 Number | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 8,606 Number | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 14,714 Number | +71.0% |
| 2018 | 17,375 Number | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 21,225 Number | +22.2% |
| 2020 | 947 Number | -95.5% |
| 2021 | 3,817 Number | +303.1% |
| 2022 | 21,798 Number | +471.1% |
| 2023 | 20,960 Number | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 10,614 Number | -49.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 10,614 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 30% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,499 Number | 5,896 Number | 21,225 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 11,627 Number | 947 Number | 21,798 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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 net migration by age and sex in Malta?
- Net migration by age and sex in Malta was 10,614 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 21,798 Number in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 947 Number in 2020.
- How does Malta rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Malta ranks 29th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. 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 Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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