There were 4,107 births in 2024, a decrease of 97 (-2.3%) when compared to 2023, with more boys born than girls. The most popular names were Matteo, Noah and Liam for boys, and Valentina, Emma and Ella for girls. The most popular traditional Maltese names, Ġanni and Luċija retained the top spot for a third year.
Deaths fell to 3,764, a drop of 151 (-3.9%). The number of male deaths rose by 6 to 1,951 and female deaths decreased by 159 to 1,813.
The number of marriages decreased to 1,994, 40 fewer than in 2023. However, two civil unions and 51 cohabitation agreements were registered, indicating a growth in alternative-type arrangements.
The Public Registry issued 73, 764 certificates, 4,777 more than in the previous year, out of which 42,425 were provided as online services. According to the chief executive, Steve Agius, “The registry is very important for formalising the civil status of citizens, and it works for quality service.”
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