Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) in Malta
Malta: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) was 70.33 thousands in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
70.33 thousands
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
181st
of 233 countries
All-time high
91.25 thousands
in 1970
All-time low
61.8 thousands
in 2014
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 14 years or younger in Malta, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 14 years or younger in Malta stood at 70.33 thousands.
The figure is up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger in Malta peaked at 91.25 thousands in 1970 and was at its lowest, 61.8 thousands, in 2014.
That places Malta 181st out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands) in Malta, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 91.25 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 89.13 thousands | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 87.18 thousands | -2.2% |
| 1973 | 85.39 thousands | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 83.77 thousands | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 82.38 thousands | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 81.26 thousands | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 80.45 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 80 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 79.9 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 80.13 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 80.66 thousands | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 81.47 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 82.47 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 83.48 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 84.46 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 85.27 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 85.69 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 85.9 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 86 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 86.07 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 85.97 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 85.78 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 85.68 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 85.48 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 84.85 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 84.27 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 83.27 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 82.04 thousands | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 80.91 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 79.75 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 78.59 thousands | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 77.43 thousands | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 76.1 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 74.49 thousands | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 72.64 thousands | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 70.93 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 69.11 thousands | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 67.42 thousands | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 65.95 thousands | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 64.8 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 63.67 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 62.89 thousands | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 62.29 thousands | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 61.8 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 62.83 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 63.82 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 65.07 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 66.22 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 67.49 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 69.15 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 69.04 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 69.67 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 69.89 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 70.3 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 70.33 thousands | +0.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 70.33 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 416.88 thousands, 17% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Malta's 70.33 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,933 thousands, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 84.07 thousands | 79.9 thousands | 91.25 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 83.55 thousands | 80.13 thousands | 86 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 84.43 thousands | 80.91 thousands | 86.07 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.24 thousands | 65.95 thousands | 79.75 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.09 thousands | 61.8 thousands | 67.49 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.73 thousands | 69.04 thousands | 70.33 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 178 Sao Tome and Principe 89.49 thousands compare
- 179 Samoa 83.75 thousands compare
- 180 Bahamas 71.21 thousands compare
- 182 Iceland 69.86 thousands compare
- 183 New Caledonia 62.33 thousands compare
- 184 Guadeloupe 60.57 thousands compare
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)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 1,125 people per km² (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger in Malta?
- Population aged 14 years or younger in Malta was 70.33 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 91.25 thousands in 1970.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.8 thousands in 2014.
- How does Malta rank for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Malta ranks 181st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release