Malta: population and statistics
Malta has a population of 1,858 (2026) across 262.2 km², or 7.1 people per km². It ranks 1,040 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,858 residents
- 262.2 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 1,302 m
Malta in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Malta ranks No. 71 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 75.2% in Malta, compared with an average of 64.7% in Carinthia and 58.6% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 17.8 in Malta, compared with an average of 48.4 in Carinthia and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,287 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Carinthia for “Elevation”.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 36,724 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Krems in Kärnten, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seeboden am Millstätter See (6,681 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Malta over time
Malta had 2,024 residents in 2016 and 1,858 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,933 |
| 2022 | 1,926 |
| 2023 | 1,902 |
| 2024 | 1,875 |
| 2025 | 1,867 |
| 2026 | 1,858 |
All indicators for Malta
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.5% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 815 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 986 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 155 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,048 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.2 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,039 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 178 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,096 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.8 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,074 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 246 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,422 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,190 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,152 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 334 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.8 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 542 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,028 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Malta | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 75.2% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 16 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.8% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,816 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Malta
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services16.4% ×2.2
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×6.2
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Malta
Where is Malta?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malta?
Malta has 1,858 residents (2026), ranking 1,040 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Malta?
Malta covers 262.2 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Malta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malta went from 2,024 to 1,858, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Malta?
Malta is in Carinthia. It belongs to Spittal an der Drau (district). Latitude 46.967, longitude 13.517.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Malta?
In Malta, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 75.2% (2024), ranking 16 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malta?
In Malta, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 17.8 (2024), ranking 1,757 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Malta?
In Malta, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,287 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Malta?
The nearest to Malta are Krems in Kärnten (6.2 km), Gmünd in Kärnten (6.8 km), Trebesing (9.3 km), Rennweg am Katschberg (9.4 km), Muhr (13 km).