Population ages 65 and above, total in Malta
Malta: Population ages 65 and above, total was 119,076 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
119,076
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
150th
of 218 countries
All-time high
119,076
in 2025
All-time low
23,421
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population ages 65 and above, total in Malta, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population ages 65 and above, total in Malta is 119,076, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, total in Malta peaked at 119,076 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 23,421, in 1960.
Malta ranks 150th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, total in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 23,421 | — |
| 1961 | 23,822 | +1.7% |
| 1962 | 24,205 | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 24,606 | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 25,018 | +1.7% |
| 1965 | 25,329 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 25,572 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 25,869 | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 26,056 | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 26,151 | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 26,483 | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 26,972 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 27,396 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 27,797 | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 28,192 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 28,784 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 29,244 | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 29,588 | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 30,046 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 30,423 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 30,742 | +1.0% |
| 1981 | 30,894 | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 31,476 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 31,895 | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 31,965 | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 32,734 | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 33,587 | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 34,231 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 35,075 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 36,077 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 37,105 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 38,761 | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 39,771 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 40,687 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 41,554 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 42,446 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 43,370 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 44,316 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 45,299 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 46,327 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 47,417 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 48,753 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 50,244 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 51,683 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 53,130 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 54,433 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 55,255 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 55,761 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 56,828 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 59,350 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 62,578 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 65,828 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 69,626 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 73,713 | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 77,782 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 81,414 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 84,790 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 87,877 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 90,730 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 93,635 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 95,364 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 97,268 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 102,422 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 109,444 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 114,977 | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 119,076 | +3.6% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 119,076 is below the median for high income countries, which is 297,914, 40% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Malta's 119,076 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.06 million, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,005 | 23,421 | 26,151 | 10 |
| 1970s | 28,492 | 26,483 | 30,423 | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,868 | 30,742 | 36,077 | 10 |
| 1990s | 41,964 | 37,105 | 46,327 | 10 |
| 2000s | 53,285 | 47,417 | 59,350 | 10 |
| 2010s | 78,797 | 62,578 | 93,635 | 10 |
| 2020s | 106,425 | 95,364 | 119,076 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 147 Eritrea 153,590 compare
- 148 Oman 147,645 compare
- 149 Central African Republic 121,181 compare
- 151 Namibia 117,312 compare
- 152 Montenegro 113,995 compare
- 153 Luxembourg 108,626 compare
More health data for Malta
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,737 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1693 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0194 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1495 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, total in Malta?
- Population ages 65 and above, total in Malta was 119,076 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 119,076 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,421 in 1960.
- How does Malta rank for population ages 65 and above, total?
- Malta ranks 150th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.