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Malta

Facts and stats about Malta

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The economy of Malta is very open which means that there are no impediments to free market activity. It is next to Luxembourg in the entire European Union. Nevertheless, growth still depends on the prevailing economic situation in the Union which takes in almost half of exports from Malta. Production of electronic components and pharmaceutical commodities are expected to remain upbeat until the end of 2014. The tourism industry with 25 percent of GDP still supports the services sector. The number of tourists (85 percent coming from Europe) has been increasing steadily since 2010. Malta is a widely held holiday destination and tourism is the nation's principal source of income.

On the domestic demand side, household spending is expected to go up this year in line with the labor market’s toughness despite the economic downturn. The unemployment rate has been down by 7 percent since 2011. Public investment will remain secure in 2014 although fiscal restrictions made necessary by the Treaty of Maastricht continue. The government expects that the banking sector’s strength will uphold the supply of credit and ensure private sector financing. Inflation will remain low because of energy price cuts. Electricity and water taxes are expected to decrease by 25 percent and five percent respectively for households (2014) and companies (2015) to regulate inflation.

The political system in Malta is a parliamentary representative democratic form of republic with the President of Malta as the constitutional head of state. The President of Malta has executive authority. On the other hand the Prime Minister and the cabinet maintain control of the government. The Parliament has legislative power with the House Speaker presiding over the unicameral House of Representatives. Malta obtained independence from Britain in 1964. It earned the distinction of being the smallest of 10 countries to join the European Union in May of 2004. It also joined the Euro Zone in 2008.

411,277

Population. Ranked 175th in 2013.

$20,847.59

GDP per capita. Ranked 34th in 2012.

Largest city Valletta - 9,183
Capital city Valletta - 9,183
Major language Maltese, English
Major religion Christianity
Monetary unit euro as of 1 January 2008; Maltese lira before then
Prime minister Joseph Muscat
Alternative names Republic of Malta, Repubblika ta' Malta, Malta
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Interesting observations about Malta

  • Malta ranked first for life expectancy at birth, male > years amongst European Union in 2011.
  • Malta ranked first for television receivers > per capita amongst Europe in 1997.
  • Malta ranked third for population density > people per sq. km amongst Christian countries in 2005.
  • Malta has ranked last for energy production > kt of oil equivalent since 1986.
  • Malta ranked last for population amongst Eurozone in 2013.
  • Malta ranked first for tourism > international tourism, number of arrivals per capita amongst Heavily indebted countries in 2011.
  • Malta ranked #8 for life expectancy at birth, total > years globally in 2011.
  • Malta ranked #7 for age structure > 65 years and over amongst Densely populated countries in 2013.
  • Malta ranked #4 for land use > arable land amongst Tourist destinations in 2013.

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The economy of Malta is very open which means that there are no impediments to free market activity. It is next to Luxembourg in the entire European Union. Nevertheless, growth still depends on the prevailing economic situation in the Union which takes in almost half of exports from Malta. Production of electronic components and pharmaceutical commodities are expected to remain upbeat until the end of 2014. The tourism industry with 25 percent of GDP still supports the services sector. The number of tourists (85 percent coming from Europe) has been increasing steadily since 2010. Malta is a widely held holiday destination and tourism is the nation's principal source of income.

On the domestic demand side, household spending is expected to go up this year in line with the labor market’s toughness despite the economic downturn. The unemployment rate has been down by 7 percent since 2011. Public investment will remain secure in 2014 although fiscal restrictions made necessary by the Treaty of Maastricht continue. The government expects that the banking sector’s strength will uphold the supply of credit and ensure private sector financing. Inflation will remain low because of energy price cuts. Electricity and water taxes are expected to decrease by 25 percent and five percent respectively for households (2014) and companies (2015) to regulate inflation.

The political system in Malta is a parliamentary representative democratic form of republic with the President of Malta as the constitutional head of state. The President of Malta has executive authority. On the other hand the Prime Minister and the cabinet maintain control of the government. The Parliament has legislative power with the House Speaker presiding over the unicameral House of Representatives. Malta obtained independence from Britain in 1964. It earned the distinction of being the smallest of 10 countries to join the European Union in May of 2004. It also joined the Euro Zone in 2008.

Posted on 15 May 2014

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