What is the Population of Malta?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Malta has a population of approximately 574,250 people, making it the 167th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 316 km², the population density is roughly 1,817 people per km².
| Population | 574,250 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 167th of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 316 km² |
| Population density | 1,817 / km² |
| Demonym | Maltese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | 574,250 | 167th |
| Luxembourg | 681,973 | 164th |
| Montenegro | 623,327 | 165th |
| Suriname | 616,500 | 166th |
| Maldives | 515,132 | 168th |
| Cape Verde | 491,233 | 169th |
| Brunei | 455,500 | 170th |
Malta in context
- Malta covers 316 km², making it the 187th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Malta has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 574,250 people, Malta holds about 0.4% of the population of Southern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Malta is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Malta — FAQ
What is the population of Malta?
The population of Malta is approximately 574,250 (574,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Malta in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Malta at approximately 574,250 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Malta is the 167th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Malta?
Approximately 574,250 people live in Malta, making it the 167th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Malta rank by population?
Malta is the 167th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Malta?
Malta has a population density of roughly 1,817 people per km², based on a land area of 316 km².
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