Quick Data on Malta
Short Name | Malta |
Capital | Valletta |
Long Name | Republic of Malta |
Country Code | MT |
Continent | Europe |
Total Area | 316 sq km |
Population | 457,267 |
Language | Maltese, English |
Nationality | Maltese (singular and plural) |
Geography of Malta
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 35 50 N, 14 35 E, Malta neighbors n/a. The terrain in Malta is described as mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Malta: Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers.
Surface Total | 316 sq km |
Land Surface | 316 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 196.8 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Ta’Dmejrek on Dingli Cliffs 253 m |
Resources of Malta
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being limestone, salt, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 32.30% of Malta, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.90%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 32.30% | 102 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 35 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 0.90% | 3 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 66.80% | 211 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Malta
The population of the country is estimated at 457,267 people, with the biggest urban area having 213,000 VALLETTA (capital) (2018). Known as Maltese (singular and plural), the people from Malta come from diversified ethnic groups such as Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock). The official language is Maltese, English. Religions: Roman Catholic (official) more than 90% (2006 est.).
Population | 457,267 |
Nationality | Maltese (singular and plural) |
Official Language | Maltese, English |
Other Languages | Maltese (official) 90.1%, English (official) 6%, multilingual 3%, other 0.9% (2005 est.) |
Birth Rate | 9.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 8.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 94.70% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 2.86 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
Hospital Beds Density | 4.5 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Malta
Malta is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law and civil law based on the Roman and Napoleonic civil codes; subject to European Union law.
Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Malta |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age (16 in local council elections); universal |
Economy of Malta
From a population total of 457,267, the labor force is 206,300 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: potatoes, cauliflower, grapes, wheat, barley, tomatoes, citrus, cut flowers, green peppers; pork, milk, poultry, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, electronics, ship building and repair, construction, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing, tobacco, aviation services, financial services, information technology services. Its exports cover machinery and mechanical appliances; mineral fuels, oils and petroleum products; pharmaceutical products; books and newspapers; aircraft/spacecraft and parts; toys, games, and sports equipment. The main import products are: mineral fuels, oils and products; electrical machinery; aircraft/spacecraft and parts thereof; machinery and mechanical appliances; plastic and other semi-manufactured goods; vehicles and parts.
Exports | $3.272 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $4.996 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Germany 17.3%, France 10.2%, Italy 9.4%, Singapore 5.9%, Hong Kong 5.8%, US 5.7%, Japan 4.9%, Libya 4.5% (2017) |
Import Partners | Italy 23%, Germany 7.9%, UK 7.7%, Spain 5%, Canada 4.5%, US 4.3%, France 4.2% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $41,900 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 813 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 320,902 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 77.30% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Malta, statistics sectio