Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Malta
Malta: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit was 25.38 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Malta, 1995–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
In 2024, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Malta stood at 25.38 Million euro.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Malta peaked at 436.57 Million euro in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10.29 Million euro, in 1995.
Malta ranks 46th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Malta, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 10.29 Million euro | — |
| 1996 | 12.44 Million euro | +20.9% |
| 1997 | 14.91 Million euro | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 15.76 Million euro | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 18.18 Million euro | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 18.68 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 19.75 Million euro | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 39.76 Million euro | +101.3% |
| 2003 | 32.31 Million euro | -18.7% |
| 2004 | 30.5 Million euro | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 30.7 Million euro | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 31.66 Million euro | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 28.12 Million euro | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 29.9 Million euro | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 34.92 Million euro | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 34.64 Million euro | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 34.98 Million euro | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 39.62 Million euro | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 45.61 Million euro | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 45.12 Million euro | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 47.89 Million euro | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 39.82 Million euro | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 31.86 Million euro | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 28.05 Million euro | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 24.87 Million euro | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 436.57 Million euro | +1655.4% |
| 2021 | 371.89 Million euro | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 123.53 Million euro | -66.8% |
| 2023 | 23.65 Million euro | -80.9% |
| 2024 | 25.38 Million euro | +7.3% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 25.38 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,833 Million euro, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Malta changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1655.4% | 24.87 Million euro | 436.57 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.32 Million euro | 10.29 Million euro | 18.18 Million euro | 5 |
| 2000s | 29.63 Million euro | 18.68 Million euro | 39.76 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.25 Million euro | 24.87 Million euro | 47.89 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 196.2 Million euro | 23.65 Million euro | 436.57 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 43 Bosnia and Herzegovina 93.18 Million euro compare
- 44 Albania 61.48 Million euro compare
- 45 Montenegro 37.17 Million euro compare
More work & labour data for Malta
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.8118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8415 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.2041 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 404.95 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14.3 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 168.51 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 191.42 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 359.93 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Malta?
- Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Malta was 25.38 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 436.57 Million euro in 2020.
- What is the lowest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.29 Million euro in 1995.
- How does Malta rank for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
- Malta ranks 46th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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