Malta — Country Facts & Profile
Southern Europe, Europe
Malta is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. With a population of 579,704 and an area of 316 km², the capital city is Valletta. The official languages are English and Maltese. The national currency is the Euro (€ EUR).
Quick Facts
Economy
Malta has a GDP per capita of $43,899, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Geography
Malta is located in Southern Europe at coordinates 35.83°N, 14.58°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 316 km² (122 mi²). Population density: 1,835 people per km². The highest point is Ta' Dmejrek at 253 m.
253 m
Travel & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Malta. Average temperature in Valletta: 20.1°C (68°F).
Safety
Malta has a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Nature & Wildlife
Malta has 6 zoos and 3 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Malta, including Tony Bezzina Stadium with a capacity of 2,000 seats.
2,000 seats
Cities in Malta
States & Regions
Saint Paul’s Bay
1 cities · 32,042 people
Largest: San Pawl il-Baħar
Birkirkara
1 cities · 24,356 people
Largest: Birkirkara
Il-Mosta
1 cities · 23,482 people
Largest: Mosta
Tas-Sliema
1 cities · 22,591 people
Largest: Sliema
Qormi
1 cities · 16,801 people
Largest: Qormi
Ħaż-Żabbar
1 cities · 15,648 people
Largest: Żabbar
In-Naxxar
1 cities · 14,890 people
Largest: Naxxar
Saint John
1 cities · 14,720 people
Largest: San Ġwann
Is-Swieqi
1 cities · 14,452 people
Largest: Swieqi
Saint Julian
1 cities · 13,792 people
Largest: San Ġiljan
L-Imsida
1 cities · 13,713 people
Largest: Imsida
Birżebbuġa
1 cities · 12,915 people
Largest: Birżebbuġa
Il-Fgura
1 cities · 12,877 people
Largest: Fgura
Ir-Rabat
1 cities · 11,936 people
Largest: Rabat
Il-Gżira
1 cities · 11,669 people
Largest: Gżira
Iż-Żejtun
1 cities · 11,549 people
Largest: Żejtun
Il-Mellieħa
1 cities · 11,389 people
Largest: Mellieħa
Attard
1 cities · 11,377 people
Largest: Attard
Ħaż-Żebbuġ
1 cities · 11,079 people
Largest: Haz-Zebbug
Iż-Żurrieq
1 cities · 10,962 people
Largest: Żurrieq
Marsaskala
1 cities · 10,024 people
Largest: Marsaskala
Il-Ħamrun
1 cities · 9,743 people
Largest: Ħamrun
Is-Siġġiewi
1 cities · 8,721 people
Largest: Siġġiewi
Paola
1 cities · 8,706 people
Largest: Paola
Ta’ Xbiex
1 cities · 8,627 people
Largest: Tarxien
Saint Venera
1 cities · 7,590 people
Largest: Santa Venera
Valletta
1 cities · 6,794 people
Largest: Valletta
Victoria
1 cities · 6,596 people
Largest: Victoria
Luqa
1 cities · 6,162 people
Largest: Luqa
Bormla
1 cities · 6,096 people
Largest: Cospicua
Il-Marsa
1 cities · 5,454 people
Largest: Marsa
Tal-Pietà
1 cities · 4,892 people
Largest: Pietà
Ħal Għaxaq
1 cities · 4,860 people
Largest: Għaxaq
Balzan
1 cities · 4,689 people
Largest: Balzan
In-Nadur
1 cities · 3,933 people
Largest: Nadur
Pembroke
1 cities · 3,842 people
Largest: Pembroke
L-Imġarr
1 cities · 3,802 people
Largest: Imġarr
Dingli
1 cities · 3,711 people
Largest: Dingli
Ix-Xagħra
1 cities · 3,680 people
Largest: Xagħra
Marsaxlokk
1 cities · 3,660 people
Largest: Marsaxlokk
L-Iklin
1 cities · 3,422 people
Largest: L-Iklin
L-Imqabba
1 cities · 3,339 people
Largest: Mqabba
Ix-Xewkija
1 cities · 3,303 people
Largest: Xewkija
Lija
1 cities · 3,202 people
Largest: Lija
Il-Gudja
1 cities · 3,184 people
Largest: Gudja
Il-Qrendi
1 cities · 3,148 people
Largest: Qrendi
Il-Kalkara
1 cities · 3,059 people
Largest: Kalkara
Ghajnsielem
1 cities · 2,931 people
Largest: Għajnsielem
Ħal Għargħur
1 cities · 2,857 people
Largest: Hal Gharghur
Senglea
1 cities · 2,720 people
Largest: Senglea
Mtarfa
1 cities · 2,615 people
Largest: Imtarfa
Il-Birgu
1 cities · 2,489 people
Largest: Vittoriosa
Kirkop
1 cities · 2,397 people
Largest: Kirkop
Safi
1 cities · 2,280 people
Largest: Safi
Floriana
1 cities · 2,032 people
Largest: Floriana
Tarxien
1 cities · 2,012 people
Largest: Ta’ Xbiex
Ix-Xgħajra
1 cities · 1,830 people
Largest: Xgħajra
Iż-Żebbuġ
1 cities · 1,770 people
Largest: Żebbuġ
Sannat
1 cities · 1,681 people
Largest: Sannat
Ta’ Kerċem
1 cities · 1,627 people
Largest: Kerċem
L-Għarb
1 cities · 1,298 people
Largest: Għarb
Il-Fontana
1 cities · 922 people
Largest: Fontana
Il-Munxar
1 cities · 840 people
Largest: Munxar
Saint Lawrence
1 cities · 530 people
Largest: San Lawrenz
L-Imdina
1 cities · 193 people
Largest: Imdina
Frequently Asked Questions about Malta
- What is the capital of Malta?
- The capital of Malta is Valletta.
- What is the population of Malta?
- Malta has a population of approximately 579,704 people.
- What continent is Malta in?
- Malta is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe subregion.
- Where is Malta located?
- Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 35.8°N, 14.6°E.
- What currency does Malta use?
- Malta uses the Euro (€ EUR).
- What is the capital and currency of Malta?
- The capital of Malta is Valletta and the currency is the Euro (EUR).
- What languages are spoken in Malta?
- The official languages of Malta are English, Maltese.
- What is the area of Malta?
- Malta covers a total area of 316 km² (122 square miles).
- How large is Malta in square miles?
- Malta has a total area of approximately 122 square miles (316 km²).
- What is the population density of Malta?
- Malta has a population density of approximately 1835 people per km².
- Is Malta an independent country?
- Yes, Malta is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Malta have any land borders?
- No, Malta has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Malta?
- The GDP per capita of Malta is approximately $43,899.
- Is Malta safe to visit?
- Malta is considered very safe, with a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the average temperature in Valletta?
- The average annual temperature in Valletta, the capital of Malta, is approximately 20.1°C (68°F).
- What is the country calling code for Malta?
- The international calling code for Malta is +356. To call Malta from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +356 and the local number.
- What time zone is Malta in?
- Malta operates on the Europe/Malta time zone.
- What is the highest point in Malta?
- The highest point in Malta is Ta' Dmejrek at 253 m (830 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Malta?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Malta is approximately $36,730 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Malta?
- The average internet speed in Malta is 148 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.