Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Malta
Malta: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 305.43 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Malta, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malta is 305.43, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malta peaked at 305.43 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 140.59, in 1990.
Malta ranks 167th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 140.59 | — |
| 1991 | 142.25 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 144.22 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 146.1 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 147.77 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 149.59 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 152.2 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 154.69 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 157.05 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 159.09 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 159.37 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 163.11 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 164.52 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 165.64 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 162.96 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 166.39 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 168.75 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 173.04 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 175.15 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 177.73 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 181.45 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 185.66 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 191.68 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 198.15 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 205.33 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 212.33 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 221.11 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 231.93 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 247.51 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 262.65 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 276.11 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 283.99 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 293.38 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 297.55 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 301.12 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 303.94 | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 305.22 | +0.4% |
| 2027 | 305.43 | +0.1% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 305.43 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 10% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Malta's 305.43 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,698, 7% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 149.36 | 140.59 | 159.09 | 10 |
| 2000s | 167.67 | 159.37 | 177.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 213.78 | 181.45 | 262.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 295.84 | 276.11 | 305.43 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malta?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Malta was 305.43 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 305.43 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 140.59 in 1990.
- How does Malta rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Malta ranks 167th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.