Malta

Malta, officially Republic of Malta, is an archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy. It is one of the world's smallest and most densely populated states. The capital of Malta is Valletta, known for its historical architecture and as one of the most concentrated areas of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe. Malta has a rich and varied history, with cultural influences from Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St. John, French, and British. This has left a legacy of historic architecture and archaeological sites. Malta is famous for its beautiful coastlines, historical sites, and a warm, sunny climate. It is a popular tourist destination and has a growing economy focused on tourism, manufacturing, and financial services. Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004. Population of Malta from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 475,000 inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 493,000 inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 514,000 inhabitants. Capital (Valletta): Population in 2020: About 6,000 inhabitants (Valletta itself has a small population but the metropolitan area is much larger). Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate and may include metropolitan areas) Birkirkara Qormi Mosta Żabbar St. Paul's Bay (San Pawl il-Baħar) Sliema San Ġwann Fgura Żejtun Naxxar Malta is not divided into traditional administrative regions but into local councils. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 12,300 million Euros. 2019: About 13,200 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -1.4% of GDP. 2019: About -0.4% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 45.8%. 2019: About 43.1%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 3.7%. 2019: About 3.4%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)