Malta Population: 441,118
Malta is in the Mediterranean sea. It is an island state. It is one of the three islands that are found there along with Gozo and Comino. Malta is a place that is known for its picturesque landscape that is ideal for film-making. Malta is an island that has been occupied by Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, Arabs, Knights of Malta, and even France and Britain. Malta is officially known as the Republic of Malta.
Largest Cities in Malta by Population
The largest cities in Malta by population include Birkirkara, Mosta, Rabat San Gwann, Zejtun, and others.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Birkirkara | 21,676 |
Qormi | 18,230 |
Mosta | 17,789 |
Zabbar | 15,030 |
Malta Population History
The population of Malta in the year 1985 was 346,250and 90.6% of it was urban population. The annual change in population hovered around 0.87%. The maximum annual change in the population, which was bout 0.92%, happened in the year 2015and the population then was 433,559. The minimum change in population annually was in the year 2019, and it was 0.26%. The population then was 440,372. The change in population annually was about 0.27%, and it was around 441,543 at the beginning of 2020.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 441,543 | 0.27% | 1,171 | 900 | 42.6 | 1.45 | 1,380 | 93.20% | 411,533 | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 174 |
2019 | 440,372 | 0.26% | 1,124 | 900 | 41.4 | 1.41 | 1,376 | 93.10% | 410,188 | 0.01% | 7,713,468,100 | 174 |
2018 | 439,248 | 0.30% | 1,315 | 900 | 41.4 | 1.41 | 1,373 | 93.10% | 408,809 | 0.01% | 7,631,091,040 | 174 |
2017 | 437,933 | 0.42% | 1,836 | 900 | 41.4 | 1.41 | 1,369 | 93.00% | 407,337 | 0.01% | 7,547,858,925 | 174 |
2016 | 436,097 | 0.59% | 2,538 | 900 | 41.4 | 1.41 | 1,363 | 93.00% | 405,661 | 0.01% | 7,464,022,049 | 174 |
2015 | 433,559 | 0.92% | 3,861 | 3,101 | 41.1 | 1.4 | 1,355 | 93.10% | 403,728 | 0.01% | 7,379,797,139 | 174 |
2010 | 414,253 | 0.47% | 1,920 | 1,147 | 40.2 | 1.39 | 1,295 | 94.50% | 391,441 | 0.01% | 6,956,823,603 | 173 |
2005 | 404,653 | 0.55% | 2,202 | 1,122 | 38.4 | 1.47 | 1,265 | 94.10% | 380,936 | 0.01% | 6,541,907,027 | 173 |
2000 | 393,645 | 0.87% | 3,350 | 1,276 | 36.5 | 1.85 | 1,230 | 93.10% | 366,394 | 0.01% | 6,143,493,823 | 173 |
1995 | 376,896 | 0.81% | 2,976 | 326 | 35 | 2.01 | 1,178 | 91.80% | 345,871 | 0.01% | 5,744,212,979 | 172 |
1990 | 362,015 | 0.89% | 3,153 | 232 | 33.1 | 2.03 | 1,131 | 91.00% | 329,377 | 0.01% | 5,327,231,061 | 170 |
1985 | 346,250 | 0.87% | 2,951 | 511 | 31.6 | 1.97 | 1,082 | 90.60% | 313,678 | 0.01% | 4,870,921,740 | 169 |
1980 | 331,497 | 0.56% | 1,828 | -969 | 31 | 2.12 | 1,036 | 90.30% | 299,232 | 0.01% | 4,458,003,514 | 167 |
1975 | 322,356 | 0.11% | 362 | -1,936 | 29.1 | 2.01 | 1,007 | 89.90% | 289,707 | 0.01% | 4,079,480,606 | 166 |
1970 | 320,545 | -0.11% | -339 | -2,520 | 26.9 | 2.12 | 1,002 | 89.60% | 287,114 | 0.01% | 3,700,437,046 | 164 |
1965 | 322,242 | 0.59% | 1,854 | -2,342 | 24.3 | 3.15 | 1,007 | 89.50% | 288,356 | 0.01% | 3,339,583,597 | 157 |
1960 | 312,973 | -0.04% | -111 | -5,545 | 23 | 3.8 | 978 | 89.70% | 280,781 | 0.01% | 3,034,949,748 | 160 |
1955 | 313,526 | 0.10% | 305 | -5,843 | 21.9 | 4.15 | 980 | 89.70% | 281,301 | 0.01% | 2,773,019,936 | 157 |
Malta Population Forecast
The population of Malta in 2020 is about 441,543. It is expected to touch 0.52 million by the end of the year. The Malta population is expected to be around 448,899 in 2030, with a yearly change that amounts to 0.08%. However, it is expected to reduce considerably and register a negative growth from 2035 onwards, and the population in 2050 is expected to be 426,787 owing to -0.31% change.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 441,543 | 0.37% | 1,597 | 900 | 42.6 | 1.45 | 1,380 | 93.20% | 411,533 | 0.01% | 7,794,798,739 | 174 |
2025 | 447,186 | 0.25% | 1,129 | 800 | 44.1 | 1.45 | 1,397 | 93.30% | 417,398 | 0.01% | 8,184,437,460 | 175 |
2030 | 448,899 | 0.08% | 343 | 600 | 45.8 | 1.45 | 1,403 | 93.50% | 419,700 | 0.01% | 8,548,487,400 | 176 |
2035 | 446,016 | -0.13% | -577 | 400 | 47.4 | 1.45 | 1,394 | 93.70% | 417,964 | 0.01% | 8,887,524,213 | 176 |
2040 | 440,308 | -0.26% | -1,142 | 400 | 49 | 1.45 | 1,376 | 94.00% | 413,984 | 0.00% | 9,198,847,240 | 179 |
2045 | 433,459 | -0.31% | -1,370 | 400 | 50.3 | 1.45 | 1,355 | 94.40% | 409,304 | 0.00% | 9,481,803,274 | 180 |
2050 | 426,787 | -0.31% | -1,334 | 51 | 1.45 | 1,334 | 94.90% | 404,948 | 0.00% | 9,735,033,990 | 180 |
Malta Demographics
The current population of Malta is 441,043.according to the United Nations data. The median age of the persons in Malta is 42.6 years. It is noted that 93.2% of the population in Malta live in urban areas. The number of male members in the population is 50.15% while that of females I 49.85%. The male is to female sex ratio is 1.01. The life expectancy is around 83.06 years.
Malta Religion & Politics
The religion in Malta is Christianity; the major portion of the population are Catholics. The constitution of Malta proclaims Catholicism as the state religion. The two major parties in Malta is the Christian democratic Nationalist party and the social democratic labor party. Malta was considered to be full democracy since 2018. The influence of the church on politics seemed to have diminished in recent times.
Malta Economy
Malta is a highly industrialized and services-oriented economy. Malta was the country that weathered the Euro crisis better than the other countries owing to low debt to GDP ratio. It is one of the freest economies with trade, manufacturing, and tourism contributing in a big way to the economy.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |