Malta Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Malta's labor force participation stood at 63.98% in 2025, a decline of +0.18pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.76% by 2026. Malta ranked 74th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 65.42% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 65.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 64.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.98% | −0.18pp | #74 |
| 2024 | 64.16% | −0.12pp | #73 |
| 2023 | 64.28% | +0.28pp | #72 |
| 2022 | 64.00% | +1.59pp | #70 |
| 2021 | 62.41% | +0.93pp | #79 |
| 2020 | 61.48% | +1.20pp | #81 |
| 2019 | 60.28% | +1.03pp | #102 |
| 2018 | 59.26% | +1.60pp | #112 |
| 2017 | 57.66% | +1.08pp | #128 |
| 2016 | 56.58% | +0.94pp | #131 |
| 2015 | 55.63% | +0.46pp | #137 |
| 2014 | 55.17% | +1.09pp | #139 |
| 2013 | 54.08% | +1.42pp | #142 |
| 2012 | 52.66% | +1.28pp | #147 |
| 2011 | 51.38% | +0.76pp | #152 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's labor force participation was 63.98% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Malta's labor force participation peaked at 64.28% in 2023.
The lowest labor force participation in Malta was 48.32% in 2004.
Malta ranks 74th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malta's labor force participation is projected to reach 64.76% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Malta in 2025 was 63.98%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_labor-force-participation,
title = {Malta Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}