history
Malta was awarded the George Cross collectively by King George VI in 1942 for its people's endurance during heavy World War II bombing, and the medal still appears on the national flag.
Malta
Republic of Malta
Population, GDP, and key facts about Malta — updated for 2026.
Capital · VALLETTAContinent · EUROPEISO · MLT
Malta quick facts
- Population
- 568,847
- Area
- 320 km²
- Population density
- 1,727 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 25 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 44K
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 1.1K/month · € 994/month (2026)
- Languages
- English, Maltese
Malta at human scale
Where does Malta rank in the world?
Compare Malta with other countries
🇲🇹 vs 🇲🇪Compare Malta vs Montenegro1.1× difference in population🇲🇹 vs 🇦🇱Compare Malta vs Albania4.2× difference in population🇲🇹 vs 🇲🇻Compare Malta vs Maldives1.1× difference in population
Compare Malta with any country →Malta's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 84%Renewables · 16%
- Natural gas83%
- Solar16%
- Oil1%
- Bioenergy0%
Share of Malta's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Malta
history
Malta's Megalithic Temples, built around 3600–2500 BCE, are among the oldest free-standing structures on Earth, predating both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Malta
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
What is Malta's population?
Malta has a population of 568,847.
What is Malta's GDP per capita?
Malta's GDP per capita is US$ 44K.
What is the currency of Malta?
The currency of Malta is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Malta?
Malta's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 1.1K per month (as of 2026) — € 994 per month in local currency.
Is Malta bigger than Montenegro?
Montenegro is about 43× the size of Malta by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.