The current population of Malta is 548,316 with an annual growth rate of 0.372%. Malta has a population of 0.007% of the world's population.
| Population | 548,316 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 0.372% |
| Male | 284,895 (51.958%) |
| Female | 263,421 (48.042%) |
| Today Change | + 2 |
| Births today | 4 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 5 |
| Births in 2026 | 675 |
| Deaths in 2026 | 694 |
| Change in 2026 | + 326 (0.06%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 542,820 | 5,146 | 0.948% | 547,966 |
| 2024 | 536,394 | 6,388 | 1.191% | 542,782 |
| 2023 | 529,518 | 6,831 | 1.29% | 536,349 |
| 2022 | 526,866 | 2,645 | 0.502% | 529,511 |
| 2021 | 521,887 | 4,958 | 0.95% | 526,845 |
| 2020 | 514,526 | 7,311 | 1.421% | 521,837 |
| 2019 | 493,505 | 20,584 | 4.171% | 514,089 |
| 2018 | 475,610 | 17,564 | 3.693% | 493,174 |
| 2017 | 460,195 | 15,163 | 3.295% | 475,358 |
| 2016 | 450,343 | 9,745 | 2.164% | 460,088 |
The net migration rate of Malta in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at 6,591, indicating a positive migration trend where more people are arriving than leaving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,591 |
| 2022 | 2,480 |
| 2021 | 4,638 |
| 2020 | 6,904 |
| 2019 | 20,302 |
| 2018 | 16,961 |
| 2017 | 14,372 |
| 2016 | 8,624 |
| 2015 | 9,588 |
| 2014 | 9,192 |
| Rank | Iso | Country | Population | Equivalent Malta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT | Italy | 59,004,809 | 10,774.271% |