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Malta Population Pyramid 1991

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1991
Population: 371,331

Year

-5 -1   1991  +1 +5

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Summary

Malta in 1991

As of 1991, Malta counted 371,331 inhabitants. That is 7.7% more than in 1981, when the population stood at 344,752.

The median age was 33.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 34.9 children under 15 and 16.1 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Ranks #172 of 201 by population Ranks #30 of 201 by median age Ranks #150 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Malta
Population
371,331
Median age
33.3
0-14 %
23.1%
65+ %
10.7%
Child dependency
34.9
Old-age dependency
16.1
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
535,722
Population 2100
359,932
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.06

The fertility rate of Malta was 1.06 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 83.5

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 83.5 years on average (85.3 years for girls, 81.8 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Malta
Where immigrants come from (2024)

190,447 immigrants live in Malta, 35.3% of the population.

United Kingdom54,739
Australia22,753
Canada9,242
Italy8,204
Somalia7,128
Where emigrants live (2024)

43,937 people born in Malta live in other countries.

Australia34,451
Canada5,795
Italy2,127
Luxembourg282
Bulgaria227
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Malta compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Malta 371,332 33.3
Montenegro 623,559 30.1
Slovenia 1,999,193 34.6
TFYR Macedonia 2,055,994 29.2
Albania 3,282,603 24.3
Frequently asked questions about Malta's population
What was the population of Malta in 1991?
Malta had a population of 371,331 in 1991.
Is Malta's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 7.7% from 1981, with a projected population of 535,722 in 2050.
What is the median age in Malta?
Malta's median age is 33.3 years.
How many children and older people live in Malta?
In Malta, 23.1% of people are under 15 and 10.7% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Malta have?
Malta has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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