Malta Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Malta's fertility rate was 1.02 in 2025, ranked 208th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Malta's fertility rate stood at 1.02 in 2025, a decline of +0.04 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.02 by 2025. Malta ranked 208th globally.
Malta’s total fertility rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 3.62 in 1960, the highest level recorded for the island, to 1.02 in 2025, placing it 208th in the world and tying the lowest figure among its peers such as Curaçao (1.02) and just below Chile (1.04). The steep decline mirrors a broader European pattern of sub‑replacement fertility that accelerated in the 1970s and 1980s as women entered the labor force, access to contraception expanded, and urban living became predominant. Despite modest policy efforts to encourage childbearing, the rate remains well below the replacement threshold of 2.1, suggesting that without significant shifts in family‑support measures, housing affordability, or immigration policy, Malta is likely to continue experiencing a shrinking natural population and an aging demographic profile.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.00 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.02 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.02 | −0.04 | #208 |
| 2023 | 1.06 | −0.02 | #9 |
| 2022 | 1.08 | −0.05 | #10 |
| 2021 | 1.13 | +0.00 | #10 |
| 2020 | 1.13 | −0.01 | #9 |
| 2019 | 1.14 | −0.09 | #8 |
| 2018 | 1.23 | −0.03 | #9 |
| 2017 | 1.26 | −0.11 | #10 |
| 2016 | 1.37 | +0.00 | #15 |
| 2015 | 1.37 | −0.01 | #18 |
| 2014 | 1.38 | +0.02 | #17 |
| 2013 | 1.36 | −0.06 | #15 |
| 2012 | 1.42 | −0.03 | #19 |
| 2011 | 1.45 | +0.09 | #22 |
| 2010 | 1.36 | −0.06 | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's fertility rate was 1.02 in 2025. Ranked 208th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's fertility rate peaked at 3.62 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Malta was 1.02 in 2025.
Malta ranks 208th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.02 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Malta in 2025 was 1.02. This ranks 208th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_fertility-rate,
title = {Malta Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}