Malta Tourist Arrivals: United Kingdom data was reported at 56,962.719 Person in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 42,881.055 Person for Feb 2025. Malta Tourist Arrivals: United Kingdom data is updated monthly, averaging 41,279.000 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 283 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77,536.934 Person in Oct 2024 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jun 2020. Malta Tourist Arrivals: United Kingdom 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.Q002: Tourist Arrivals: by Country. Owing to the UK’s exit from the European Union (with effect from 1st February 2020), UK data is statistically classified as Non-EU from February 2020.

Due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on travel and tourism, the number of international tourist arrivals in Malta was substantially lower in 2020 and 2021 over 2019. Overall, travelers who spent at least seven nights in the country accounted for the highest volume of inbound arrivals between 2019 and 2021. In the latter year, visitors staying in Malta for at least seven overnight stays reported nearly 536 thousand arrivals, denoting an increase over 2020 but remaining below pre-pandemic levels.

Key information about Malta Visitor Arrivals

• Malta Visitor Arrivals recorded 192,370 person in Dec 2024, compared with 262,896 person in the previous month
• Malta Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 429,111 person in Aug 2024 and a record low of 0 person in Jun 2020

National Statistics Office - Malta provides monthly Tourist Arrivals.

The number of inbound tourists in Malta grew by almost ** percent in 2024 over the previous year, reaching approximately *** million. This was the highest figure reported over the period considered. How much do international tourists spend in Malta? In 2024, the total expenditure of international tourists visiting Malta exceeded ***** billion euros, experiencing a ** percent annual increase. That year, the per capita expenditure of international tourists in the country peaked at over *** euros. What are the leading inbound travel markets in Malta? The United Kingdom was the leading inbound travel market in Malta based on the expenditure in 2024, with travelers from the country spending almost *** million euros. Additionally, the UK also ranked as the leading international travel market in Malta in terms of overnight stays, ahead of Italy and France.

Key information about Malta Tourism Revenue

• Malta's Tourism Revenue reached 147 USD mn in Dec 2024, compared with 256 USD mn in the previous month
• Malta's Tourism Revenue data is updated monthly, available from Jul 2003 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 530 USD mn in Aug 2024 and a record low of 0 USD mn in Jun 2020

CEIC converts monthly Tourism Revenue into USD. National Statistics Office - Malta provides Tourism Revenue in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Malta Tourist Arrivals: Italy data was reported at 38,525.508 Person in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 24,059.144 Person for Feb 2025. Malta Tourist Arrivals: Italy data is updated monthly, averaging 15,558.493 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 286 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 106,853.353 Person in Aug 2024 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jun 2020. Malta Tourist Arrivals: Italy 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.Q002: Tourist Arrivals: by Country.

International tourism, number of arrivals in Malta was reported at 718000 in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - International tourism, number of arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In April 2020, arrivals at accommodation establishments in Malta fell to around 640 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, down from nearly 190 thousand recorded in the same period a year earlier. By June, then number of tourist arrivals in accommodations in Malta recovered to around 15 thousand. Arrivals include both residents and non-resident stays in tourist accommodation.

Malta: Percent of world tourist arrivals: The latest value from 2020 is 0.12 percent, a decline from 0.16 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 0.81 percent, based on data from 123 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1995 to 2020 is 0.13 percent. The minimum value, 0.1 percent, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 0.16 percent was recorded in 2019.

Key information about Malta Tourism Revenue Growth

• Malta Tourism Revenue grew 20.2 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with an increase of 35.1 % YoY in the previous month
• Malta Tourism Revenue Growth rate data is updated monthly, available from Jul 2004 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,465.7 % in Apr 2022 and a record low of -100.0 % in Jun 2020

CEIC calculates monthly Tourism Revenue Growth from monthly Tourism Revenue. National Statistics Office - Malta provides Tourism Revenue in EUR.

International tourism, expenditures for travel items (current US$) in Malta was reported at 127000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - International tourism, expenditures for travel items - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Malta ranked overall twenty-seventh globally in 2020. Rankings are based on the ********* Medical Tourism Index of ** global destinations. This statistic presents Malta's global medical tourism ranking in 2020, by criteria.

Malta Tourist Arrivals: Germany data was reported at 23,850.476 Person in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,247.714 Person for Feb 2025. Malta Tourist Arrivals: Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 12,290.500 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 286 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31,103.406 Person in Oct 2024 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jun 2020. Malta Tourist Arrivals: Germany 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.Q002: Tourist Arrivals: by Country.

International tourism, number of departures in Malta was reported at 218000 in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - International tourism, number of departures - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Malta Tourist Arrivals: France data was reported at 19,728.128 Person in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 16,627.105 Person for Feb 2025. Malta Tourist Arrivals: France data is updated monthly, averaging 9,390.500 Person from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 286 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47,178.353 Person in Aug 2024 and a record low of 0.000 Person in Jun 2020. Malta Tourist Arrivals: France 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.Q002: Tourist Arrivals: by Country.

International tourism, receipts for travel items (current US$) in Malta was reported at 418000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - International tourism, receipts for travel items - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The number of arrivals in tourist accommodation in Malta was approximately 2.25 million in 2023. Between 2001 and 2023, the number of arrivals rose by around 1.26 million, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Revenue in the Travel Agencies industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 12.3% over the five years through 2025 to €121.5 billion. The focus of the travel industry in the last five years has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel demand plunged during 2020 and 2021, when COVID-19 outbreak grounded flights and confined people to their homes. While domestic travel could continue in some countries, most travel agencies had no trips to sell. Since restrictions were lifted across Europe and globally (which happened at each country’s own pace), the travel sector has seen a resurgence in demand by trends characterised as revenge travel and responsible travel. People made up for lost time by taking more trips after COVID-19 restrictions had been lifted. In 2024 and 2025, consumers are still keen for trips but want value-for-money adventures instead as they’re cautious of their spending amid disposable income squeezes. International travel to Europe has also resurged, especially from the US, thanks to the more favourable dollar-to-Europe rate – a welcome trend for agencies. There’s concerns that President Trump’s administration and US tariffs could see a drop in US visitors, but in early 2025 numbers have been strong. Pent-up demand combined with savings built up during COVID-19 has kept bookings high, defying high inflation across Europe that would usually signal lower trip spending. Travel remains a high priority for many households, driving up bookings. As a result, revenue is expected to mount by 4.4% in 2025. That being said, the Russia-Ukraine war has plagued tourism in Eastern Europe, with countries like Finland and the Baltic states continuing to record much lower tourist numbers than pre-pandemic because of fewer Russian tourists and lower travel confidence to the region. Revenue is anticipated to climb at a compound annual rate of 8.9% in the five years through 2030 to €186.3 billion. Online travel agencies will continue to cement their position in the industry, with most traditional agencies adapting by now or already closing. Climate change will disrupt travel agencies and the destination packages they offer. The last few years have already seen wildfires across Greece that spelt disaster for many trips and travel agencies will need to plan for the shift from southern European beaches to northern European destinations as temperatures rise. Travel agencies across Europe will also keep trying to carve out more of a niche by specialising in trips for certain age demographics.

From 2016 to 2020, the number of commercial bingo player visits in Malta decreased. In 2016, the number of commercial bingo players visits amounted to *** thousand whereas in 2020, it was a little under ** thousand.

The number of outbound visitors from Malta was substantially lower in 2020 and 2021 over the previous years due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the number of Maltese tourists traveling abroad reached approximately *** thousand, rising significantly compared to 2020 but staying below pre-pandemic levels.