Tag: NSO
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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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Malta’s public finances record €203.4 million deficit by August 2025 amid rising expenditure
Government finances remained in deficit territory in the first eight months of 2025, with a shortfall of €203.4 million reported in the Consolidated Fund, according to the latest statistics from the National Statistics Office (NSO). This compares to a €98.6 million surplus registered during the same period in 2024, according to the latest data.…
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Inflation in Malta keeps ticking higher than the EU’s average
According to the latest release by the NSO, inflation in Malta keeps ticking higher than the EU’s average with an annual inflation rate of 2.7% recorded in August, higher than 2.5% recorded in July as measured by the HCIP. The Euro area’s average inflation rate as per the HCIP was at around 2% in August in…
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Property market records growth in sales and promises in August 2025
The residential property market in Malta registered steady growth in August 2025, with both final deeds of sale and promise of sale agreements increasing when compared to the same month in 2024, according to provisional figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO). A total of 1,020 final deeds of sale were signed during August,…
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Workplace accidents: Manufacturing and Construction lead non-fatal cases; Four fatalities reported in first half of 2025
Malta registered 1,041 non-fatal accidents at work in the first six months of 2025, according to administrative records. The data from the National Statistics Office shows that Manufacturing and Construction were the most affected sectors, each accounting for 13.9 % of total cases. The Human health and social work activities sector recorded 122 accidents (11.7…
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Inflation hits 2.5% in July, driven by food and transport costs
Malta’s annual inflation rate stood at 2.5% in July 2025, above the euro area average of 2.0%, according to figures of the HICP released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The increase was primarily driven by the consistent rising trend of higher prices in food, restaurants, and transport, while declines in communication and clothing costs…
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Property purchases keep increasing
Property purchases have kept their long-term rising trend in the last month according to the latest statistics by the National Statistics Office. The highest number of property transactions were recorded in Saint Paul’s Bay followed by Birkirkara and Mosta. The number of final registered deeds for sale stood at 1,266 during July 2025, an increase…
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Trade deficit widens in June despite first-half improvement
Malta’s international trade deficit widened in June 2025 as imports surged and exports slipped, reversing the previous trend. Provisional figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) show the goods trade gap reaching €426.8 million, up from €350.6 million in June 2024. Imports climbed by €67.6 million to €798.5 million, driven largely by higher spending…
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Road traffic accidents down 9.2% in Q2 2025, but fatalities increase slightly
Malta witnessed a significant decline in road traffic accidents during the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). A total of 4,026 traffic accidents were reported between April and June, representing a 9.2% drop compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the improvement in overall…
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Outbound tourism from Malta grows by over 6% in first half of 2025 as travel appetite persists
Maltese residents are increasingly embracing international travel in 2025, with newly released data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) showing a 6.1% year-on-year increase in outbound tourism for the first six months of the year. Between April and June 2025, outbound tourist trips totaled 202,601, with holiday travel remaining the main driver. A total of…
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Unemployment register continues to decline in June 2025 as short-term job seekers drive down numbers
Malta’s labour market remained resilient in June 2025, with unemployment figures continuing their downward trajectory, according to newly published data from Jobsplus, reported by the National Statistics Office (NSO). A year-on-year analysis revealed a net decrease of 174 persons on the unemployment register, comprising 151 fewer individuals under Part I (actively seeking full-time work) and…
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Malta welcomes nearly 358,000 tourists in June 2025, spending rises sharply by 19%
Malta’s tourism sector continued its strong upward trend in June 2025, with 357,834 inbound tourists arriving for holiday purposes, while a further 19,437 visitors travelled for business. The data, released by the National Statistics Office, shows a robust performance across all key indicators, including a 19.1% increase in tourist spending compared to June 2024. The…
