Malta, a small island nation in the Mediterranean, has experienced steady population growth over the past decades. As of 2024, Malta's population is estimated to be around 540,000, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The growth has been driven by a combination of natural increase and significant net migration, particularly from EU member states and North African countries, attracted by Malta’s robust economy and employment opportunities. While the birth rate has remained relatively low, the influx of foreign workers and expatriates has contributed substantially to population growth. This rapid increase has placed pressure on Malta’s infrastructure, housing, and resources, prompting the government to implement policies aimed at sustainable development and integration of newcomers.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 311,973 | 987.3 |
| 1955 | 314,369 | 994.8 |
| 1960 | 328,517 | 1,039.6 |
| 1965 | 319,164 | 1,010 |
| 1970 | 325,569 | 1,030.3 |
| 1975 | 327,842 | 1,037.5 |
| 1980 | 364,001 | 1,151.9 |
| 1985 | 347,039 | 1,098.2 |
| 1990 | 359,730 | 1,138.4 |
| 1995 | 378,202 | 1,196.8 |
| 2000 | 394,215 | 1,247.5 |
| 2005 | 406,510 | 1,286.4 |
| 2010 | 417,173 | 1,320.2 |
| 2015 | 434,537 | 1,375.1 |
| 2020 | 457,270 | 1,447.1 |
| 2022 | 464,186 | 1,468.9 |
| 2023 | 467,138 | 1,478.3 |
| 2024 | 469,730 | 1,486.5 |
| 2025 | 471,946 | 1,493.5 |
| 2030 | 480,049 | 1,519.1 |
| 2035 | 484,290 | 1,532.6 |
| 2040 | 486,347 | 1,539.1 |
| 2045 | 488,028 | 1,544.4 |
| 2050 | 490,187 | 1,551.2 |
| 2055 | 492,401 | 1,558.2 |
| 2060 | 493,457 | 1,561.6 |
| 2065 | 492,775 | 1,559.4 |
| 2070 | 490,470 | 1,552.1 |
| 2075 | 487,044 | 1,541.3 |
| 2080 | 483,250 | 1,529.3 |
| 2085 | 479,699 | 1,518 |
| 2090 | 476,744 | 1,508.7 |
| 2095 | 474,675 | 1,502.1 |
| 2100 | 473,630 | 1,498.8 |
Data from US Census International Database