Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Malta
Malta: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 10,400 Persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Malta, 2000–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Malta is 10,400 Persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Malta peaked at 13,200 Persons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 9,200 Persons, in 2017.
Malta ranks 45th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Malta, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,700 Persons | — |
| 2001 | 11,300 Persons | +16.5% |
| 2002 | 11,000 Persons | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 12,000 Persons | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 11,500 Persons | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 11,100 Persons | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 11,000 Persons | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 10,800 Persons | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 10,100 Persons | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 11,800 Persons | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 12,000 Persons | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 11,300 Persons | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 11,400 Persons | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 11,800 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 11,600 Persons | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 11,300 Persons | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 10,200 Persons | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 9,200 Persons | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 9,700 Persons | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 10,700 Persons | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 13,200 Persons | +23.4% |
| 2021 | 10,400 Persons | -21.2% |
| 2022 | 10,200 Persons | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 10,900 Persons | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 10,500 Persons | -3.7% |
| 2025 | 10,400 Persons | -1.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 10,400 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 4% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,030 Persons | 9,700 Persons | 12,000 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,920 Persons | 9,200 Persons | 12,000 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,933 Persons | 10,200 Persons | 13,200 Persons | 6 |
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 indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Malta?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Malta was 10,400 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 13,200 Persons in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,200 Persons in 2017.
- How does Malta rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Malta ranks 45th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.