Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Malta
Malta: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.0469 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Malta, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malta recorded 0.0469 % change on previous year for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 91.9% on the previous year and down 97.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Malta peaked at 2.45 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -2.57 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Malta 90th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Malta, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1973 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1974 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1975 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1976 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1977 | -0.9919 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 1978 | -0.5643 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 1979 | -0.1225 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1980 | 0.2841 % change on previous year | -331.9% |
| 1981 | 0.6677 % change on previous year | +135.0% |
| 1982 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +50.8% |
| 1983 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1984 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 0.9579 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 1987 | 0.4961 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1988 | 0.2427 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1989 | 0.1141 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0907 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1991 | -0.1255 % change on previous year | -238.3% |
| 1992 | -0.2117 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 1993 | -0.1154 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1994 | -0.2393 % change on previous year | +107.3% |
| 1995 | -0.737 % change on previous year | +208.1% |
| 1996 | -0.6859 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1997 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 1998 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 1999 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2000 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2001 | -1.46 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2002 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2003 | -1.72 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2004 | -2.11 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 2005 | -2.49 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2006 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2007 | -2.57 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2008 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2009 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2010 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2011 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2013 | -0.9556 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 2014 | -0.7866 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2015 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -310.6% |
| 2016 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 2018 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2021 | -0.1605 % change on previous year | -106.5% |
| 2022 | 0.9242 % change on previous year | -675.7% |
| 2023 | 0.31 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2024 | 0.5823 % change on previous year | +87.8% |
| 2025 | 0.0469 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.46 % change on previous year | -2.31 % change on previous year | -0.1225 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.7386 % change on previous year | 0.1141 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.6059 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year | 0.0907 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.02 % change on previous year | -2.57 % change on previous year | -1.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2434 % change on previous year | -1.74 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6928 % change on previous year | -0.1605 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
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- 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 population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Malta?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Malta was 0.0469 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 2.45 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.57 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Malta rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Malta ranks 90th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.