Capital: Valletta
Population
Total Population:
523,417
Natural Increase:
0.9%
Density:
1,620 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
94.9%
Population of main cities:
San Pawl il-Bahar (32,200); Birkirkara (25,500); Sliema (24,400); Mosta (21,500); Qormi (17,300); Zabbar (15,700); Swieqi (15,600); Marsaskala (15,500); Msida (15,400); Naxxar (15,300); San Gwann (15,100); San Giljan (15,000)
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official data on ethnic groups in the country. Malta's population is composed almost entirely of Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock). Minorities include British, North Africans as well as other nationalities.
Official Language:
Maltese and English
Other Languages Spoken:
English is the second official language. A majority of the Maltese people know a third language which can be Italian, German or French.
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Roman Catholic, 98%; others, 2%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Valletta
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Euro (EUR)
Country Overview
Area:
320 km²
Type of State:
Republic based on parliamentary democracy.
Type of Economy:
A liberalized, prosperous and attractive economy member of the European Union and Euro zone..
An economy based on tourism; Malta exports manufactured goods (electronic components) and medicines (generics).
HDI*:
0.839/1
HDI (World Rank):
37/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Malta, dial 00
To call Malta, dial +356
Internet Suffix:
.mt
Computers:
16.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
54.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
70.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: September 2024
Malta: Statistical Overview
