Recent immigrants by country of birth in Malta
Malta: Recent immigrants by country of birth was 0.8 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.8
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
3rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
3.1
in 2019
All-time low
0.1
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025
Recent immigrants by country of birth in Malta, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Malta recorded 0.8 for recent immigrants by country of birth in 2025.
The figure is down 19.4% on the previous year and up 2,400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recent immigrants by country of birth in Malta peaked at 3.1 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 2012.
That places Malta 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Recent immigrants by country of birth in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.1 | — |
| 2013 | 0.3 | +200.0% |
| 2014 | 0.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.4 | +33.3% |
| 2016 | 0.6 | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 1.1 | +83.3% |
| 2018 | 2.4 | +118.2% |
| 2019 | 3.1 | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 2.5 | -19.4% |
| 2021 | 2.2 | -12.0% |
| 2022 | 2.1 | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 2.3 | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 1.4 | -39.1% |
| 2025 | 0.8 | -42.9% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 0.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7, 3.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.04 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.88 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 1 Luxembourg 7.2 compare
- 2 Switzerland 4.1 compare
- 4 Austria 2 compare
- 5 United Kingdom 1.5 compare
- 5 United Kingdom 1.5 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)
- Population growth rate -0.805 (2100)
- Population density 1,125 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recent immigrants by country of birth in Malta?
- Recent immigrants by country of birth in Malta was 0.8 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest recent immigrants by country of birth recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1 in 2019.
- What is the lowest recent immigrants by country of birth recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 2012.
- How does Malta rank for recent immigrants by country of birth?
- Malta ranks 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is recent immigrants by country of birth rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Recent immigrants by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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