This statistic shows the age structure in Malta from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 13.15 percent of Malta's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

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, IL was for the group of age Under 5 years years with a population of 167 (11.08%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Malta, IL was the 75 to 79 years years with a population of 7 (0.46%). 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

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

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Inspiration

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Recommended for further research

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

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Malta was reported at 29.53 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Malta MT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 51.180 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.030 % for 2016. Malta MT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 51.053 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.925 % in 1960 and a record low of 43.902 % in 2008. Malta MT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age 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. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.972 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.809 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.163 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.616 % in 1991 and a record low of 4.915 % in 1962. Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 40 to 44 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.; ;

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Malta was reported at 49.15 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) in Malta was reported at 19.62 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Age dependency ratio, young (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Malta was reported at 20.21 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The European questionnaire on Information and Communication Technologies Data reveals that there exists a disparity between the internet usage of people of different age groups. This disparity although present in most countries, differs widely in its severity. In 2019, 83 percent of internet users in Malta between 16 and 24 responded that they used the internet to search for health information online, 15 percent more then five years earlier. In 2020, 75 percent among the 25 to 24-year-olds also informed themselves about health issues online. Very unlikely to research for health information online were people aged between 55 and 64 years old, with 53 percent responding that they used the internet as for this purpose. Overall, the share of people searching for health information online increased since 2015 across all age groups.

Travelers aged 25 to 44 accounted for most domestic tourists in Malta in 2023. That year, the country recorded roughly ******* domestic tourists within this age group, denoting a sharp annual increase. Meanwhile, the number of domestic visitors aged 45 to 64 reached nearly ******* in 2023.

Malta MT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 29.368 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.414 % for 2016. Malta MT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 15.642 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.368 % in 2017 and a record low of 13.053 % in 1965. Malta MT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old 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. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Retirement Age Women in Malta remained unchanged at 64 Years in 2025 from 64 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Malta Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Population ages 0-14, total in Malta was reported at 72696 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 65-69: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.716 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.863 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 65-69: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 3.560 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.863 % in 2016 and a record low of 2.739 % in 1963. Malta MT: Population: Male: Ages 65-69: % 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 65 to 69 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: Primary school starting age : The latest value from 2023 is 5 years, unchanged from 5 years in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 6 years, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1970 to 2023 is 5 years. The minimum value, 5 years, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 5 years was recorded in 1970.

Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 0-4: % of Female Population data was reported at 4.895 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.877 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 0-4: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.093 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.187 % in 1960 and a record low of 4.495 % in 2007. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 0-4: % 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 0 to 4 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.; ;

Retirement Age Men in Malta remained unchanged at 64 Years in 2025 from 64 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Malta Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.179 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.388 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.156 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.143 % in 1971 and a record low of 6.179 % in 2017. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % 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 20 to 24 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.; ;

School age population, secondary education, both sexes (number) in Malta was reported at 28239 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population of the official age for secondary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 65 and above, total in Malta was reported at 116089 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Total Population for Age 65 and above (only 2005 and 2010) (in number of people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.