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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Malta

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population579.7K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$27.77B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$47.91K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth832024 · yearsInternet use93.9%2024 · % of populationForest area1.4%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
93.3%

% of people aged 15+·2011

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Malta2011 · 93.3%
023.3346.6569.9893.311960199320251985: 86.9%1995: 87.9%2005: 92.4%2011: 93.3%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Malta in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Valletta
Country code
MLT

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