Net migration by age and sex in Malta
Malta: Net migration by age and sex was 10,614 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,614
Change on year
down 49.4%
World rank
29th
of 41 countries
All-time high
21,798
in 2022
All-time low
947
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Malta, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Malta stood at 10,614.
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 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 947, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,896 | — |
| 2014 | 9,728 | +65.0% |
| 2015 | 9,947 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 8,606 | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 14,714 | +71.0% |
| 2018 | 17,375 | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 21,225 | +22.2% |
| 2020 | 947 | -95.5% |
| 2021 | 3,817 | +303.1% |
| 2022 | 21,798 | +471.1% |
| 2023 | 20,960 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 10,614 | -49.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 10,614 is below the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 30% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,499 | 5,896 | 21,225 | 7 |
| 2020s | 11,627 | 947 | 21,798 | 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 net migration by age and sex in Malta?
- Net migration by age and sex in Malta was 10,614 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 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 947 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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