Facts About Malta
Malta is a tiny, tranquil and unique island in the Mediterranean Sea that’s full of wonderful surprises. Here are some lesser known facts about this island nation.
| Also Known As | Repubblikka ta’ Malta • Republic of Malta |
|---|---|
| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Robert Abela |
| Capital | Valletta |
| Population | (2023 est.) 538,200 |
| Currency Exchange Rate | 1 USD equals 0.920 euro |
| Head Of State | President: George Vella |
| Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (Il-Kamra tad-Deputati, or House of Representatives [681]) |
| Official Languages | Maltese; English |
| Official Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Official Name | Repubblika ta’ Malta (Maltese); Republic of Malta (English) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 316 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 122 |
| Monetary Unit | euro (€) |
| Population Rank | (2023) 174 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 511,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2023) 4,411 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2023) 1,703 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2020) 94.7% • Rural: (2020) 5.3% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2019) 83 years • Female: (2019) 84.6 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2021) 93% • Female: (2021) 96% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2020) 13,326 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2020) 25,370 |