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Malta: key facts and figures
Malta has 539,600 people, 2 official languages, the Euro and 14 public holidays a year. It ranks 190th of 194 countries for children per woman.
539,600people
EURcurrency
Malteseofficial language
+356calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Malta differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
539,600Population
- Annual change+1.25%
- Fertility rate1.1 per woman#190
- Aged 65 and over20.21%#27
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$47,907Output per person
- Total economy$27.8 billion#116
- Real growth+4%#70
- Inflation2.4%#110
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.924Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.843#21
- Life expectancy83.3 years#12
- Mean schooling12.4 years#35
Currency
what money is used and its official code
EuroCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeEUR
- Symbol€
- CapitalValletta
Languages
which languages hold official status
Maltese, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+356
- Time zoneEurope/Malta
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
14Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 10Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck
- Mar 19Feast of St Joseph
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
93.9%Internet use
- E-government index0.889#28
- Global rank#28
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointLow limestone plateaus and rocky coasts
- ClimateThe climate is Mediterranean, with hot dry summers, mild wetter winters and strong maritime influence throughout the islands.
Education
how the school system is structured
51,002Compulsory-school students
- Primary share54.4%
- State-school share56.8%
- Post-secondary and tertiary students32,675
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