Malta's Population Reaches 588,254 by End 2025, Foreigners Make Up 31%
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In brief
- Malta's population increased to 588,254 by the end of 2025, according to National Statistics Office (NSO) data.
- Foreign nationals now constitute 31% of the total population.
- The population growth was primarily driven by a net migration of nearly 14,000 individuals.
Malta's population reached 588,254 by the end of 2025, according to new data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). This figure represents a continued increase in the country's resident population.
A significant portion of this population is made up of foreign nationals. The Malta Independent reported that foreigners now account for 31% of the total population, highlighting the changing demographic landscape of the island.
The primary driver behind this population growth has been net migration. The Malta Independent further detailed that almost 14,000 individuals contributed to the net migration figure, indicating a substantial influx of people into Malta.
MaltaToday also covered the NSO's findings, confirming the overall population increase. These statistics provide insight into the demographic shifts and the impact of migration on the country's social and economic fabric.
New figures from the National Statistics Office (NSO) provide further details on Malta's population by the end of 2025. The data indicates that 53.3% of residents were male, while 46.7% were female.
Additionally, the NSO report highlights that one in five people in Malta is over the age of 65. These statistics were released as part of the NSO’s latest World Population Day 2026 report.
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Updates
- : Updated with new National Statistics Office figures showing the gender breakdown of the population and the percentage of residents over 65.