What is gdp per capita in Malta?

Gdp per capita in Malta was 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Malta?

The highest recorded value was 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Malta?

The lowest recorded value was 2,757 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1965.

How does Malta rank for gdp per capita?

Malta ranks 33rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Malta?

Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Malta data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Malta

Name: GDP per capita in Malta
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Malta: GDP per capita was 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 5.8%

World rank

33rd

of 184 countries

All-time high

46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2023

All-time low

2,757 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2023

GDP per capita in Malta, 1965–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Malta is 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 59 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Malta peaked at 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,757 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1965.

That places Malta 33rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	3,476 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,757 international-$ in 2021 prices	4,151 international-$ in 2021 prices	5
1970s	8,013 international-$ in 2021 prices	4,590 international-$ in 2021 prices	13,244 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	15,889 international-$ in 2021 prices	13,599 international-$ in 2021 prices	18,723 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	21,256 international-$ in 2021 prices	19,011 international-$ in 2021 prices	24,510 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	27,712 international-$ in 2021 prices	25,656 international-$ in 2021 prices	29,912 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	35,181 international-$ in 2021 prices	30,783 international-$ in 2021 prices	42,917 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	44,354 international-$ in 2021 prices	40,219 international-$ in 2021 prices	46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Malta

30 United Kingdom 50,690 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
31 Italy 50,488 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
32 New Zealand 47,160 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
34 Spain 45,787 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
35 Aruba 45,326 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
36 Czechia 44,763 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for Malta

Gross national expenditure 16.77 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 13.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 4.0% (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 2.48 billion current LCU (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 62.1% (2025)
Industry (including construction), value added 2.80 billion current US$ (2025)
Gross national expenditure 22.44 billion current US$ (2025)
Gross national expenditure 19.86 billion current LCU (2025)
Exports of goods and services 26.54 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Exports of goods and services 29.27 billion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Malta?: Gdp per capita in Malta was 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Malta?: The highest recorded value was 46,795 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Malta?: The lowest recorded value was 2,757 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1965.
How does Malta rank for gdp per capita?: Malta ranks 33rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Malta?: Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.