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The Maltese economy
Official figures on Malta's economy: GDP and GDP per capita, growth, inflation, employment and unemployment, and the major industries: tourism, financial services, iGaming, technology, manufacturing, construction, real estate, maritime, aviation, professional services, trade and investment.
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Headline figures (official)
GDP was about €24.7 billion in 2025 (€42,390 per person, around 102% of the EU average in purchasing-power terms); real growth was 4.7% in 2025 after 5.3% in 2024; inflation averaged 2.4% in 2025; unemployment was 3.1%. Malta has been among the fastest-growing EU economies for a decade, driven by services exports and population growth.
Key figures
GDP at current prices
€24.66 billion
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
GDP per capita
€42,390
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
GDP per capita in purchasing power standards (EU = 100)
101.7index
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Real GDP growth
4.7%
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Inflation (HICP annual average)
2.4%
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Unemployment rate (15–74)
3.1%
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Non-resident arrivals at tourist accommodation
2.56 millionarrivals
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Every figure shows the reference period and the publishing authority. Statistics are refreshed when the source publishes a new release; see the source register for document details.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP at current prices | €24.66 billion | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · nama_10_gdp B1GQ CP_MEUR · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| GDP per capita | €42,390 | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · nama_10_pc CP_EUR_HAB · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| GDP per capita in purchasing power standards (EU = 100) | 101.7 index | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · nama_10_pc PC_EU27_2020_HAB_MEUR_CP · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.7 % | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · nama_10_gdp CLV_PCH_PRE · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| Real GDP growth (previous year) | 5.3 % | 2024 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · nama_10_gdp CLV_PCH_PRE · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
Major industries
- Tourism: over 2.5 million non-resident arrivals at accommodation in 2025, with hotels, restaurants, English-language schools and cruise calls.
- Financial services: banking, insurance, funds and fintech regulated by the MFSA.
- Remote gaming (iGaming): a leading EU licensing hub regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority, a major employer of international staff.
- Technology and professional services: software, blockchain and AI start-ups, legal, accounting and corporate services.
- Manufacturing: pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices and printing, much of it export-oriented.
- Construction and real estate: a large and visible sector tied to population growth.
- Maritime and aviation: one of the world's largest ship registers, the Freeport transhipment hub, aircraft registration and maintenance.
Trade and investment
Malta imports most goods (energy, food, vehicles) and exports services and high-value manufactured goods; foreign direct investment is concentrated in financial services, gaming and manufacturing. Malta Enterprise is the investment promotion agency.
Outlook
The Central Bank of Malta and the European Commission publish projections; the NSO publishes quarterly national accounts.
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- EU Institution
Eurostat — National accounts and prices (nama_10_gdp, nama_10_pc, prc_hicp_aind, prc_hpi_a)
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta)
GDP and main components; GDP per capita; HICP annual average rate of change; house price index
- Published
- 30 Sept 2026
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: EUROSTAT-ECONOfficial requirement - EU Institution
Eurostat — Labour market and earnings (une_rt_a, lfsi_emp_a, earn_mw_cur, earn_nt_net, lfsa_ewhun2, edat_lfse_20)
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta)
Unemployment rate; employment rate 20–64; monthly minimum wage; annual net earnings (single, no children, average wage); average usual weekly hours; NEET rate
- Published
- 10 Sept 2026
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: EUROSTAT-LABOUROfficial requirement - EU Institution
Eurostat — Tourism (tour_occ_arnat, tour_occ_ninat)
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta)
Arrivals and nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments, non-residents
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: EUROSTAT-TOURISMOfficial requirement - Central Bank
Central Bank of Malta
Central Bank of Malta
Economic projections, property market indicators and financial stability reports
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: CBMOfficial requirement - Official Authority
Malta Financial Services Authority
MFSA
Regulator of banking, insurance, investment services and company service providers
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: MFSAOfficial requirement
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