About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Malta by race. It includes the population of Malta across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Malta across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Malta population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.12% are white, 2.79% are Black or African American, 2.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.33% are some other race and 6.70% are multiracial.

Content

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

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Malta
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Malta is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race 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 Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The total population of Malta amounted to about 553 thousand people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 238 thousand people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 61 thousand 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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Malta, MT population pyramid, which represents the Malta population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Malta, MT, is 35.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Malta, MT, is 41.3.
• Total dependency ratio for Malta, MT is 77.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Malta, MT is 2.4.

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 for the Malta population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Malta for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Malta for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Malta for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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

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.

The annual population growth in Malta increased by 1.5 percentage points (+60.73 percent) in 2023. The year 2023 therefore marks a significant change in the population growth compared to the previous year. Annual population growth refers to the change in the population over time, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Greece and Italy.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Malta, OH population pyramid, which represents the Malta population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Malta, OH, is 32.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Malta, OH, is 23.7.
• Total dependency ratio for Malta, OH is 56.3.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Malta, OH is 4.2.

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 for the Malta population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Malta for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Malta for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Malta for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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

Malta MT: Population: Growth data was reported at 2.159 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.289 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.680 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.007 % in 1960 and a record low of -1.178 % in 1968. Malta MT: Population: Growth 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. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (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.; Weighted average;

Population, total in Malta was reported at 574346 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population growth (annual %) in Malta was reported at 3.8332 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July 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.; ;

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.

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.

Malta Population: End of Year: Men data was reported at 0.241 Person mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.232 Person mn for 2016. Malta Population: End of Year: Men data is updated yearly, averaging 0.195 Person mn from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2017, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.241 Person mn in 2017 and a record low of 0.170 Person mn in 1985. Malta Population: End of Year: Men data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Office - Malta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malta – Table MT.G001: Population.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Malta was reported at 1660 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, female in Malta was reported at 265910 Persons in 2023, 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 June of 2025.

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.; ;

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

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

Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 45-49: % of Female Population data was reported at 5.822 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.745 % for 2016. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 45-49: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.756 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.038 % in 1995 and a record low of 4.253 % in 1962. Malta MT: Population: Female: Ages 45-49: % 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 45 to 49 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.; ;

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: Population density, people per square km: The latest value from 2021 is 1620 people per square km, an increase from 1610 people per square km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 456 people per square km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1961 to 2021 is 1153 people per square km. The minimum value, 944 people per square km, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 1620 people per square km was recorded in 2021.