Malta vs Other small states: Communications, computer, etc.

Malta
75.2%
in 2024
Other small states
56.8%
in 2024
Malta rank
4th
Other small states rank
3rd

Communications, computer, etc. over time

  • Malta
  • Other small states
020406080197119972024

How they compare

Malta currently reports 75.2% against 56.8% in Other small states, a difference of 18.4%.

That makes Malta's figure about 1.3 times Other small states's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Other small states ahead.

Malta ranks 4th and Other small states ranks 3rd of 198 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Malta averaged higher in 3 and Other small states in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta Other small states Difference Ahead
1990s 19.6% 24.5% 4.9% Other small states
2000s 40.0% 32.1% 7.9% Malta
2010s 63.3% 43.0% 20.4% Malta
2020s 78.0% 57.6% 20.3% Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Malta or Other small states?
Malta, at 75.2% against 56.8% in Other small states as of 2024.
What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Malta and Other small states?
18.4%, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Other small states?
28 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
How do Malta and Other small states rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
Malta ranks 4th and Other small states ranks 3rd of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)
Unit
% of service imports, BoP
Source
Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
245 places, 9,650 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.