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Malta Population and Religion Percentage
Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta is a Southern European island country consisting of an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is the world’s tenth smallest country in area and the fourth-most densely populated sovereign country.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of Malta in 2024 is 536 thousand or 5.36 lakh.
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| Malta | 2022 Population |
| Total Population | 533,286 |
| Global Rank | 174 |
| Land Area | 311,888 sq. km (120,421 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 316 (122) |
| Pop. Density | 1380 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Valletta |
| Fertility Rate* | 1.45 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 4.3 |
| Median Age | 42.6 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 83.06 years |
| Urban Population | 93.2% |
*Fertility rate, the average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Malta
Christianity is the main religion in Malta. Amon Christians Catholics are at majority and followed by 83% of the population. . Other Denominations are Eastern Orthodoxy (2%), Protestantism (2%), and Other Christians (3%).
Non-Christian faiths account for 5%, and it Includes Islam, Buddhism, and the Baháʼí Faith. the remaining 5% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”
Religion percentage in Malta
| Religion | Percentage |
| Christianity | 90% |
| – Roman Catholic | – 83% |
| – Eastern Orthodox | – 2% |
| – Protestantism | – 2% |
| – Other Christian | – 3% |
| Unaffiliated / No religion | 5% |
| Islam | 2% |
| Other religions | 3% |
Source: Wikipedia
Top Cities in Malta by Population
- Valletta
- Gozo