Population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta
Malta: Population using improved sanitation facilities was 539,607 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta stood at 539,607. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta peaked at 539,607 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 399,692, in 2000.
That places Malta 168th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 399,692 | — |
| 2001 | 402,579 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 405,358 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 408,017 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 410,587 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 413,107 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 415,240 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 416,982 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 418,753 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 420,577 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 422,432 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 424,428 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 426,430 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 428,290 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 434,342 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 444,855 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 455,161 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 467,814 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 484,489 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 503,967 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 518,182 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 524,376 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 528,192 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 532,956 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 539,607 | +1.2% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 539,607 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.05 million, 18% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Malta's 539,607 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.46 million, 5% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 411,089 | 399,692 | 420,577 | 10 |
| 2010s | 449,221 | 422,432 | 503,967 | 10 |
| 2020s | 528,663 | 518,182 | 539,607 | 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 population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta?
- Population using improved sanitation facilities in Malta was 539,607 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 539,607 in 2024.
- What is the lowest population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 399,692 in 2000.
- How does Malta rank for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Malta ranks 168th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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