Share of births outside marriage in Malta
Malta: Share of births outside marriage was 25.9 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
25.9
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
36th
of 43 countries
All-time high
27.4
in 2009
All-time low
0.7
in 1960
Years of data
54
1960–2013
Share of births outside marriage in Malta, 1960–2013
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of births outside marriage in Malta is 25.9, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of births outside marriage in Malta peaked at 27.4 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.7, in 1960.
That places Malta 36th out of 43 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of births outside marriage in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.7 | — |
| 1961 | 0.7 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.9 | +28.6% |
| 1963 | 1 | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 1.2 | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 1 | -16.7% |
| 1966 | 1.1 | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 1.3 | +18.2% |
| 1968 | 1.6 | +23.1% |
| 1969 | 1.4 | -12.5% |
| 1970 | 1.5 | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 1.1 | -26.7% |
| 1972 | 1.3 | +18.2% |
| 1973 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 1974 | 1.1 | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 1.2 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 1.1 | -8.3% |
| 1977 | 1 | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.9 | -10.0% |
| 1980 | 1.1 | +22.2% |
| 1981 | 0.9 | -18.2% |
| 1982 | 0.9 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.7 | -22.2% |
| 1984 | 0.7 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.2 | +71.4% |
| 1986 | 1.5 | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 1.2 | -20.0% |
| 1988 | 1.7 | +41.7% |
| 1989 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.8 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 2 | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 2.3 | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 2.2 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 2.9 | +31.8% |
| 1995 | 4.6 | +58.6% |
| 1996 | 2.7 | -41.3% |
| 1997 | 5.8 | +114.8% |
| 1998 | 7.6 | +31.0% |
| 1999 | 9.6 | +26.3% |
| 2000 | 10.6 | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 13.2 | +24.5% |
| 2002 | 14.3 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 16.3 | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 19.1 | +17.2% |
| 2005 | 20 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 22.4 | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 24.9 | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 25.4 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 27.4 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 25.3 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 23 | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 25.7 | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 25.9 | +0.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 25.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 40.23, 64% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.09 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.14 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.16 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.15 | 1.8 | 9.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.36 | 10.6 | 27.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.98 | 23 | 25.9 | 4 |
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 share of births outside marriage in Malta?
- Share of births outside marriage in Malta was 25.9 in 2013, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of births outside marriage recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 27.4 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of births outside marriage recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7 in 1960.
- How does Malta rank for share of births outside marriage?
- Malta ranks 36th out of 43 countries with data for 2013.
- Is share of births outside marriage rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of births outside marriage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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