Share of urban population living in slums in Malta
Malta: Share of urban population living in slums was 0 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0
World rank
180th
of 214 countries
All-time high
2.49
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
13
2000–2024
Share of urban population living in slums in Malta, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malta recorded 0 for share of urban population living in slums in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Malta peaked at 2.49 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.
That places Malta 180th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of urban population living in slums in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.49 | — |
| 2002 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.49 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.12 | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 1.75 | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 1.39 | -20.6% |
| 2012 | 1.02 | -26.6% |
| 2014 | 0.66 | -35.3% |
| 2016 | 0.29 | -56.1% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 0 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.08. (81 countries reporting)
- Malta's 0 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.03. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.27 | 1.75 | 2.49 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.672 | 0 | 1.39 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 177 Italy 0.02 compare
- 177 Luxembourg 0.02 compare
- 179 Portugal 0.01 compare
- 180 Andorra 0
- 180 Aruba 0
- 180 Belgium 0
- 180 British Virgin Islands 0
- 180 Czechia 0 compare
- 180 Denmark 0
- 180 Finland 0
- 180 France 0
- 180 Germany 0
- 180 Gibraltar 0
- 180 Israel 0
- 180 Kuwait 0
- 180 Monaco 0 compare
- 180 Netherlands 0
- 180 New Zealand 0
- 180 Norway 0
- 180 Oman 0 compare
- 180 Qatar 0
- 180 Singapore 0
- 180 Switzerland 0
- 180 Bahamas 0
- 180 Bahrain 0
- 180 Barbados 0
- 180 Curacao 0
- 180 Dominica 0
- 180 Greenland 0
- 180 Grenada 0
- 180 Guadeloupe 0
- 180 Macao 0
- 180 Micronesia (country) 0
- 180 Montserrat 0
- 180 Puerto Rico 0 compare
- 180 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0
- 180 San Marino 0 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 share of urban population living in slums in Malta?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Malta was 0 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 2.49 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
- How does Malta rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Malta ranks 180th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. 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 urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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