The total population of Malta stood at 553,000 people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 238,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 61,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Malta was estimated at 0.6 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Malta Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Malta town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Malta town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Malta town was 17,499, a 0.51% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Malta town population was 17,410, an increase of 0.07% compared to a population of 17,398 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Malta town increased by 4,425. In this period, the peak population was 17,499 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Malta town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Malta town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Malta town Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Malta town by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Malta town across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 50.67% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Malta town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Malta town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Malta town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

All population components are based on definitions provided for in the European Regulation (EU) No. 1260/2013 on European demographic statistics. Total Population: includes both Maltese and foreign residents. The total population at the end of year t, is computed using the following equation: Pt = Pt-1 + Bt - Dt + It – Et, where Pt is the total resident population at the end of year t, Pt-1 is the total resident population at the end of year t-1, Bt is the total number of births born to mothers resident in Malta registered during year t, Dt is the total number of deaths of persons resident in Malta registered during year t, It is the total immigration of both Maltese and foreign nationals registered during year t who immigrated with the intention to live in Malta for a period of at least 12 months. Et is the total emigration of both Maltese and foreign nationals resident in Malta registered during year t who leave the country for a period of at least 12 months. Maltese Population: includes Maltese residents only. The Maltese population at the end of year t is computed using the following equation: P’t = P’t-1 + B’t – D’t + I’t – E’t , where: P’t is the Maltese resident population at the end of year t, P’t-1 is the Maltese resident population at the end of year t-1, B’t is the number of Maltese births born to mothers resident in Malta registered during year t, D’t is the number of deaths occurring to Maltese citizens resident in Malta during year t, I’t is the total immigration of Maltese nationals registered during year t who immigrated with the intention to live in Malta for a period of at least 12 months. E’t is the total emigration of Maltese nationals during year t who leave the country for a period of at least 12 months.

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The annual population growth in Malta was 3.92 percent in 2023. Between 1961 and 2023, the population growth rose by 4.32 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Complete population data for Malta showing how many people live in Malta from 1960 to 2024

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The statistic depicts the median age in Malta between 1950 and 2100. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2020, the median age in Malta was 38.9 years.

Actual value and historical data chart for Malta Population Density People Per Sq Km

Population, female in Malta was reported at 276267 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 60-64: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.728 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.687 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 60-64: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.621 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.471 % in 2011 and a record low of 3.354 % in 1960. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 60-64: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malta – Table MT.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 60 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Malta population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Malta. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Malta by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Malta.

Key observations

The largest age group in Malta, MT was for the group of age 40-44 years with a population of 230 (11.32%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Malta, MT was the 20-24 years with a population of 0 (0.00%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Malta is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Malta total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Malta Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Malta Bend, MO, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.663 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.878 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.606 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.004 % in 1971 and a record low of 6.505 % in 1963. Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malta – Table MT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Malta MT: Population: Total data was reported at 465,292.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 455,356.000 Person for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 349,023.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 465,292.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 301,996.000 Person in 1974. Malta MT: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malta – Table MT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.