Tag: household
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Majority of Maltese households own their homes, but housing costs still a burden for many
According to the latest EU Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) survey, conducted across 4,538 households in 2024, two-thirds of all inhabited dwellings in Malta and Gozo are owner-occupied, reflecting the country’s strong culture of home ownership, however the rate has decreased substantially from 2019 which was at 80%. The survey found that 66.4%…
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Food prices drive inflation in June 2025 as utility costs remain flat – NSO
Malta’s annual inflation in June 2025 as measured by the Retail Price Index was chiefly driven by rising food prices, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). The Food Index recorded a 4.5% increase, making it the largest contributor to headline inflation, followed by the Other goods and services category, which…
