Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malta
Malta: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 11 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
183rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
25
in 2006
All-time low
0
in 2004
Years of data
29
1994–2025
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malta, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malta recorded 11 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 120.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malta peaked at 25 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.
That places Malta 183rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7 | — |
| 1995 | 13 | +85.7% |
| 1996 | 18 | +38.5% |
| 1997 | 14 | -22.2% |
| 1998 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 23 | +53.3% |
| 2000 | 17 | -26.1% |
| 2001 | 7 | -58.8% |
| 2002 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 25 | — |
| 2007 | 10 | -60.0% |
| 2008 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 5 | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 10 | — |
| 2025 | 11 | +10.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 11 is below the median for high income countries, which is 111, 10% of the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Malta's 11 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,174, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 | 7 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | 10.22 | 0 | 25 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.75 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 180 Turks and Caicos Islands 14 compare
- 181 Vanuatu 13 compare
- 182 Slovenia 12 compare
- 184 Seychelles 10 compare
- 185 Curacao 8 compare
- 185 Sao Tome and Principe 8 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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malta?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Malta was 11 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 25 in 2006.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
- How does Malta rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Malta ranks 183rd out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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