Malta’s GDP Growth
#137 of 189 in the GDP Growth progress rankings
Measured as the annual percentage change in real GDP at constant national prices, this indicator shows the year-on-year rate of economic expansion. It reveals economic momentum and growth trends (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1971 to 2024, GDP Growth changed by +3.5 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2023→2024): -0.8 %.
- Lowest level: -3.4 % in 2020.
- Highest level: 19.7 % in 2000.
GDP Growth Chart (1971–2024)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
GDP Growth Table (1971–2024)
| Year | GDP Growth |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.5 % |
| 1972 | 5.8 % |
| 1973 | 4.2 % |
| 1974 | 10.0 % |
| 1975 | 19.6 % |
| 1976 | 17.0 % |
| 1977 | 12.2 % |
| 1978 | 11.2 % |
| 1979 | 10.5 % |
| 1980 | 7.1 % |
| 1981 | 3.3 % |
| 1982 | 2.3 % |
| 1983 | -0.6 % |
| 1984 | 0.9 % |
| 1985 | 2.6 % |
| 1986 | 3.9 % |
| 1987 | 4.1 % |
| 1988 | 8.4 % |
| 1989 | 8.2 % |
| 1990 | 6.3 % |
| 1991 | 6.3 % |
| 1992 | 4.7 % |
| 1993 | 4.5 % |
| 1994 | 5.7 % |
| 1995 | 6.3 % |
| 1996 | 3.8 % |
| 1997 | 5.3 % |
| 1998 | 5.1 % |
| 1999 | 4.7 % |
| 2000 | 19.7 % |
| 2001 | -0.8 % |
| 2002 | 2.7 % |
| 2003 | 3.7 % |
| 2004 | 0.4 % |
| 2005 | 2.9 % |
| 2006 | 2.3 % |
| 2007 | 5.0 % |
| 2008 | 4.4 % |
| 2009 | -1.4 % |
| 2010 | 6.2 % |
| 2011 | 1.0 % |
| 2012 | 4.1 % |
| 2013 | 6.3 % |
| 2014 | 7.6 % |
| 2015 | 9.6 % |
| 2016 | 4.1 % |
| 2017 | 13.0 % |
| 2018 | 7.2 % |
| 2019 | 4.1 % |
| 2020 | -3.4 % |
| 2021 | 13.3 % |
| 2022 | 4.3 % |
| 2023 | 6.8 % |
| 2024 | 6.0 % |
Source: World Bank
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