Malta
Parliamentary republic
Official:
Republic of Malta
Local name:
Malta
Region:
Southern Europe
Surface area:
320 km²
Capital:
Valletta
Geography
Malta is an island state in the Mediterranean Sea. The dwarf state has a total area of only 320 km² (124 mi²) and a total coastline of 197 km (122.4 mi). This land area is about 1.8 times the size of Washington, D.C. Malta is thus one of the smallest countries in Europe by area and ranked 212nd worldwide. With 1,795 inhabitants per km², it is also one of the most densely populated countries. An exceptionally high proportion of residents (95%) belongs to the urban population.The highest elevation in the country (Ta’ Dmejrek) is 253 meters. Besides the two main islands, the country has 5 other small islands. Malta has no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Valletta is about 7,400 km (4,598 mi).
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Current time in Malta:
The countrywide time in Malta is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 26 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesSunrise + Sunset00:00
August 2025
The countrywide time in Malta is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 26 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:574,346
Population per km²:1,795
Life expectancy males:Ø 81.8 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 85.3 yearsBirth rate:
8.1 ‰Death rate:
7.3 ‰Males/Females:
51.9% : 48.1%Population pyramid
The currency in Malta is the euro (EUR).
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 08/15/2025
1 Euro is divided into 100 Cent.
Status: 08/15/2025
1 US dollar = 0.85 Euros
1 Euro = 1.17 US dollar
1 Euro = 1.17 US dollar
Climate in Malta
The climate in Malta is subtropical, so it is much drier and warmer than in the most parts of the US or Central Europe. Only in a few humid months per year is the intensity of rain a bit higher. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 16 and 32 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 10 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
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Languages
Official languages:
Maltese, English
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Maltese | 90.1 % |
| English | 6.0 % |
| other | 3.9 % |
Land use
| 92% Urban areas: | 293 km² |
| 32% Agricultural areas: | 102 km² |
| 1% Forest: | 5 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 2,855 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 438,567 |
| Airports: | 1 |
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With an average annual income of 34,660 USD Malta is one of the high-income countries. Even considering purchasing power parity, it is among the 30 richest countries in the world.
Economy
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.924, Malta counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition. The IMF also shares this classification.With an average annual income of 34,660 USD Malta is one of the high-income countries. Even considering purchasing power parity, it is among the 30 richest countries in the world.
Malta is also called a tax haven by some institutions.
| GDP: | 24.32 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 29,244.8 M $ |
| Importations: | 24,504.9 M $ |
| Budget deficit: | 893 M $ |
| Tourism receipts: | 1.59 bn $ |
| › Debt rate: | 50.40 % |
| › Unemployment rate(ILOEST): | 2.70 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 2.70 % |
| › Corruption index: | 46 (bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 2.8 bn kWh |
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Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
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| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Democratic values: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 2000 |