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Malta GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

5.22% +1.92pp (+58.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #115 Global Peak 12.39% (1980) Source World Bank

Malta GDP Deflator (1971–2025)

Overview

Malta's gdp deflator stood at 5.22% in 2025, a rise of +1.92pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.22% by 2025. Malta ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 6.31% - -
2026* trend 5.77% - -
2025* trend 5.22% - -
2025 5.22% +1.92pp #115
2024 3.30% −1.86pp #83
2023 5.17% +0.08pp #104
2022 5.09% +2.62pp #62
2021 2.46% +0.53pp #50
2020 1.94% −0.57pp #105
2019 2.51% +0.71pp #121
2018 1.80% −0.34pp #68
2017 2.14% +0.01pp #85
2016 2.13% −2.08pp #111
2015 4.20% +1.93pp #153
2014 2.27% +0.02pp #114
2013 2.26% +0.09pp #106
2012 2.16% +0.68pp #66
2011 1.48% −1.28pp #41
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +15.9% GDP growth 6.8% C/A balance 7.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malta's gdp deflator?

Malta's gdp deflator was 5.22% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 58.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Malta?

Malta's gdp deflator peaked at 12.39% in 1980.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Malta?

The lowest gdp deflator in Malta was -9.90% in 2000.

How does Malta rank in gdp deflator?

Malta ranks 115th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Malta in 2025?

Malta's gdp deflator is projected to reach 5.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Malta in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Malta in 2025 was 5.22%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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