Iceland vs Malta: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by

Iceland
225.7 Thousand persons
in 2025
Malta
328.4 Thousand persons
in 2025
Iceland rank
44th
Malta rank
42nd

Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by over time

  • Iceland
  • Malta
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How they compare

Malta currently reports 328.4 Thousand persons against 225.7 Thousand persons in Iceland, a difference of 102.7 Thousand persons.

That makes Malta's figure about 1.5 times Iceland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Iceland ahead.

Iceland ranks 44th and Malta ranks 42nd of 45 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Malta in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 171.65 Thousand persons 158.95 Thousand persons 12.7 Thousand persons Iceland
2010s 181.78 Thousand persons 198.66 Thousand persons 16.88 Thousand persons Malta
2020s 212.23 Thousand persons 292.38 Thousand persons 80.15 Thousand persons Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by, Iceland or Malta?
Malta, at 328.4 Thousand persons against 225.7 Thousand persons in Iceland as of 2025.
What is the difference in employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by between Iceland and Malta?
102.7 Thousand persons, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
Iceland ranks 44th and Malta ranks 42nd of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and educational attainment level (2008-2026). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and educational attainment level (2008-2026)
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
167 places, 2,881 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed