Net migration metrics in Malta
Malta: Net migration metrics was 6,591 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,591
Change on year
up 165.8%
World rank
55th
of 236 countries
All-time high
20,302
in 2019
All-time low
-5,540
in 1960
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Malta, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Malta stood at 6,591.
That represents a change of up 165.8% on the previous year and up 665.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Malta peaked at 20,302 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -5,540, in 1960.
Malta ranks 55th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,222 | — |
| 1951 | -783 | -135.2% |
| 1952 | -903 | +15.3% |
| 1953 | -1,046 | +15.8% |
| 1954 | -1,345 | +28.6% |
| 1955 | -1,549 | +15.2% |
| 1956 | -1,936 | +25.0% |
| 1957 | -1,422 | -26.5% |
| 1958 | -4,408 | +210.0% |
| 1959 | -5,034 | +14.2% |
| 1960 | -5,540 | +10.1% |
| 1961 | -5,099 | -8.0% |
| 1962 | -5,360 | +5.1% |
| 1963 | -4,773 | -11.0% |
| 1964 | -4,768 | -0.1% |
| 1965 | -4,329 | -9.2% |
| 1966 | -4,318 | -0.3% |
| 1967 | -4,073 | -5.7% |
| 1968 | -753 | -81.5% |
| 1969 | -827 | +9.8% |
| 1970 | -1,123 | +35.8% |
| 1971 | -1,327 | +18.2% |
| 1972 | -1,316 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | -1,549 | +17.7% |
| 1974 | -1,597 | +3.1% |
| 1975 | -1,742 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | -1,641 | -5.8% |
| 1977 | -1,598 | -2.6% |
| 1978 | -1,302 | -18.5% |
| 1979 | -1,311 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | -886 | -32.4% |
| 1981 | -548 | -38.1% |
| 1982 | -1,059 | +93.2% |
| 1983 | -740 | -30.1% |
| 1984 | -558 | -24.6% |
| 1985 | -428 | -23.3% |
| 1986 | 464 | -208.4% |
| 1987 | 295 | -36.4% |
| 1988 | 164 | -44.4% |
| 1989 | 248 | +51.2% |
| 1990 | 568 | +129.0% |
| 1991 | 763 | +34.3% |
| 1992 | 737 | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 1,006 | +36.5% |
| 1994 | 1,136 | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 1,306 | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 1,142 | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 1,003 | -12.2% |
| 1998 | 1,260 | +25.6% |
| 1999 | 1,463 | +16.1% |
| 2000 | 1,591 | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 1,678 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 1,821 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 1,626 | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 1,662 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 1,626 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 997 | -38.7% |
| 2007 | 926 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 869 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 836 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 741 | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 999 | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 911 | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 861 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 9,192 | +967.6% |
| 2015 | 9,588 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 8,624 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 14,372 | +66.7% |
| 2018 | 16,961 | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 20,302 | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 6,904 | -66.0% |
| 2021 | 4,638 | -32.8% |
| 2022 | 2,480 | -46.5% |
| 2023 | 6,591 | +165.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 6,591 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 1.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Malta's 6,591 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500, 13.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +967.6% | 861 | 9,192 |
| 1958 | -210.0% | -1,422 | -4,408 |
| 1986 | +208.4% | -428 | 464 |
| 2023 | +165.8% | 2,480 | 6,591 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -1,620 | -5,034 | 2,222 | 10 |
| 1960s | -3,984 | -5,540 | -753 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1,451 | -1,742 | -1,123 | 10 |
| 1980s | -304.8 | -1,059 | 464 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,038 | 568 | 1,463 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,363 | 836 | 1,821 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,255 | 741 | 20,302 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,153 | 2,480 | 6,904 | 4 |
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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 metrics in Malta?
- Net migration metrics in Malta was 6,591 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 20,302 in 2019.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -5,540 in 1960.
- How does Malta rank for net migration metrics?
- Malta ranks 55th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 665.5%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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