Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Malta
Malta: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was -100 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Malta, 1995–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Malta stood at -100 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of down 350.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Malta peaked at 85.71 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2004.
Malta ranks 185th of 193 countries on this measure, 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, annual growth in Malta, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 85.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 38.46 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 1997 | -22.22 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 1998 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1999 | 53.33 % change on previous year | +646.7% |
| 2000 | -26.09 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 2001 | -58.82 % change on previous year | +125.5% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | -14.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -100 % change on previous year | +600.0% |
| 2007 | -60 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 40 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | -100 % change on previous year | -350.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's -100 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year. (64 countries reporting)
- Malta's -100 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.58 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.49 % change on previous year | -22.22 % change on previous year | 85.71 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | -32.4 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -10 % change on previous year | -50 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2020s | -20 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 40 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 182 Hong Kong -31.43 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Colombia -32.67 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Sao Tome and Principe -54.55 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Andorra -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Switzerland -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Denmark -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Finland -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Ireland -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Iceland -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Kiribati -100 % change on previous year compare
- 185 East Timor -100 % change on previous year 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 refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Malta?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Malta was -100 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 85.71 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Malta rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Malta ranks 185th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugees by country of origin UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.