Malta Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Malta's death rate was 7.7 in 2025, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Malta's death rate stood at 7.7 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.7 by 2025. Malta ranked 93rd globally.
Malta’s death rate has shown a gradual decline over the 65‑year series, falling from 8.60 in 1960 to a World Bank‑reported 7.74 in 2025, which places the nation at rank 93 globally. The highest level recorded was 10.50 in 1978, after which the rate fell steadily, reaching its lowest point of 7.20 in 1995 before a modest rise in the subsequent decades. Compared with peers of similar rank, Malta’s 2025 figure is marginally lower than Cyprus (7.83) and closely aligned with Indonesia (7.73) and Burkina Faso (7.73). The long‑term downward trajectory reflects improvements in health care, disease prevention and lifestyle factors, yet the recent modest increase suggests the benefits of earlier gains may be tapering. Continued investment in preventive health measures and ageing‑population policies will be crucial to sustain the decline and potentially push the rate below the current trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.7 | +0.4 | #93 |
| 2023 | 7.3 | −0.7 | #111 |
| 2022 | 8.0 | +0.0 | #126 |
| 2021 | 8.0 | +0.1 | #100 |
| 2020 | 7.9 | +0.6 | #112 |
| 2019 | 7.3 | −0.3 | #107 |
| 2018 | 7.6 | +0.0 | #122 |
| 2017 | 7.6 | +0.2 | #120 |
| 2016 | 7.4 | −0.3 | #111 |
| 2015 | 7.7 | +0.2 | #122 |
| 2014 | 7.5 | −0.1 | #111 |
| 2013 | 7.6 | −0.5 | #117 |
| 2012 | 8.1 | +0.3 | #126 |
| 2011 | 7.8 | +0.5 | #115 |
| 2010 | 7.3 | −0.5 | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's death rate was 7.7 in 2025. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Malta's death rate peaked at 10.5 in 1978.
The lowest death rate in Malta was 7.2 in 1994.
Malta ranks 93rd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's death rate is projected to reach 7.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Malta in 2025 was 7.7. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_death-rate,
title = {Malta Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}