Number of children under 5, by world region in Malta
Malta: Number of children under 5, by world region was 11,503 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Latest (2100)
11,503 people
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
184th
of 236 countries
All-time high
22,064 people
in 2024
All-time low
11,503 people
in 2100
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Number of children under 5, by world region in Malta, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of children under 5, by world region in Malta is 11,503 people, measured in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Malta peaked at 22,064 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11,503 people, in 2100.
Malta ranks 184th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Number of children under 5, by world region in Malta, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,064 people | — |
| 2025 | 21,919 people | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 21,690 people | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 21,468 people | -1.0% |
| 2028 | 21,260 people | -1.0% |
| 2029 | 21,015 people | -1.2% |
| 2030 | 20,699 people | -1.5% |
| 2031 | 20,315 people | -1.9% |
| 2032 | 19,888 people | -2.1% |
| 2033 | 19,436 people | -2.3% |
| 2034 | 18,970 people | -2.4% |
| 2035 | 18,511 people | -2.4% |
| 2036 | 18,084 people | -2.3% |
| 2037 | 17,702 people | -2.1% |
| 2038 | 17,374 people | -1.9% |
| 2039 | 17,107 people | -1.5% |
| 2040 | 16,911 people | -1.1% |
| 2041 | 16,777 people | -0.8% |
| 2042 | 16,696 people | -0.5% |
| 2043 | 16,662 people | -0.2% |
| 2044 | 16,664 people | +0.0% |
| 2045 | 16,698 people | +0.2% |
| 2046 | 16,749 people | +0.3% |
| 2047 | 16,808 people | +0.4% |
| 2048 | 16,864 people | +0.3% |
| 2049 | 16,912 people | +0.3% |
| 2050 | 16,937 people | +0.1% |
| 2051 | 16,933 people | -0.0% |
| 2052 | 16,899 people | -0.2% |
| 2053 | 16,840 people | -0.3% |
| 2054 | 16,760 people | -0.5% |
| 2055 | 16,656 people | -0.6% |
| 2056 | 16,525 people | -0.8% |
| 2057 | 16,378 people | -0.9% |
| 2058 | 16,223 people | -0.9% |
| 2059 | 16,055 people | -1.0% |
| 2060 | 15,874 people | -1.1% |
| 2061 | 15,692 people | -1.1% |
| 2062 | 15,510 people | -1.2% |
| 2063 | 15,328 people | -1.2% |
| 2064 | 15,145 people | -1.2% |
| 2065 | 14,962 people | -1.2% |
| 2066 | 14,779 people | -1.2% |
| 2067 | 14,596 people | -1.2% |
| 2068 | 14,410 people | -1.3% |
| 2069 | 14,226 people | -1.3% |
| 2070 | 14,049 people | -1.2% |
| 2071 | 13,883 people | -1.2% |
| 2072 | 13,721 people | -1.2% |
| 2073 | 13,577 people | -1.0% |
| 2074 | 13,447 people | -1.0% |
| 2075 | 13,336 people | -0.8% |
| 2076 | 13,240 people | -0.7% |
| 2077 | 13,159 people | -0.6% |
| 2078 | 13,094 people | -0.5% |
| 2079 | 13,048 people | -0.4% |
| 2080 | 13,014 people | -0.3% |
| 2081 | 12,989 people | -0.2% |
| 2082 | 12,972 people | -0.1% |
| 2083 | 12,955 people | -0.1% |
| 2084 | 12,932 people | -0.2% |
| 2085 | 12,904 people | -0.2% |
| 2086 | 12,869 people | -0.3% |
| 2087 | 12,818 people | -0.4% |
| 2088 | 12,760 people | -0.5% |
| 2089 | 12,700 people | -0.5% |
| 2090 | 12,626 people | -0.6% |
| 2091 | 12,543 people | -0.7% |
| 2092 | 12,451 people | -0.7% |
| 2093 | 12,348 people | -0.8% |
| 2094 | 12,233 people | -0.9% |
| 2095 | 12,111 people | -1.0% |
| 2096 | 11,987 people | -1.0% |
| 2097 | 11,864 people | -1.0% |
| 2098 | 11,742 people | -1.0% |
| 2099 | 11,621 people | -1.0% |
| 2100 | 11,503 people | -1.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 11,503 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 66,504 people, 17% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Malta's 11,503 people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.14 million people, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 21,569 people | 21,015 people | 22,064 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 18,809 people | 17,107 people | 20,699 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 16,774 people | 16,662 people | 16,912 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 16,621 people | 16,055 people | 16,937 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 15,052 people | 14,226 people | 15,874 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 13,455 people | 13,048 people | 14,049 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 12,891 people | 12,700 people | 13,014 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 12,153 people | 11,621 people | 12,626 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 11,503 people | 11,503 people | 11,503 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 181 Kiribati 14,189 people compare
- 182 Iceland 13,661 people compare
- 183 Montenegro 12,323 people compare
- 185 Guadeloupe 10,773 people compare
- 186 Guam 10,094 people compare
- 187 Martinique 9,038 people 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 number of children under 5, by world region in Malta?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Malta was 11,503 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 22,064 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,503 people in 2100.
- How does Malta rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Malta ranks 184th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.