Share of imports by region of origin in Malta
Malta: Share of imports by region of origin was 484.04 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
484.04 million current US$
Change on year
down 15.5%
World rank
118th
of 210 countries
All-time high
1.15 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
3.60 million current US$
in 1962
Years of data
67
1958–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Malta, 1958–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Malta is 484.04 million current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.5% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Malta peaked at 1.15 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.60 million current US$, in 1962.
Malta ranks 118th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Malta, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 7.20 million current US$ | — |
| 1959 | 5.40 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 1960 | 6.00 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1961 | 7.00 million current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1962 | 3.60 million current US$ | -48.6% |
| 1963 | 6.10 million current US$ | +69.4% |
| 1964 | 7.30 million current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1965 | 6.70 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 7.60 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1967 | 6.13 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1968 | 5.20 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1969 | 6.60 million current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1970 | 8.13 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1971 | 10.05 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1972 | 11.25 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 18.00 million current US$ | +60.0% |
| 1974 | 27.98 million current US$ | +55.4% |
| 1975 | 36.33 million current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1976 | 47.25 million current US$ | +30.1% |
| 1977 | 46.68 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 33.88 million current US$ | -27.4% |
| 1979 | 52.42 million current US$ | +54.7% |
| 1980 | 59.85 million current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 64.14 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 60.80 million current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 85.18 million current US$ | +40.1% |
| 1984 | 44.61 million current US$ | -47.6% |
| 1985 | 44.54 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 48.51 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 124.68 million current US$ | +157.0% |
| 1988 | 132.04 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 63.06 million current US$ | -52.2% |
| 1990 | 70.79 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 91.61 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1992 | 77.40 million current US$ | -15.5% |
| 1993 | 194.60 million current US$ | +151.4% |
| 1994 | 128.57 million current US$ | -33.9% |
| 1995 | 182.41 million current US$ | +41.9% |
| 1996 | 200.96 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 212.01 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 301.33 million current US$ | +42.1% |
| 1999 | 249.16 million current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 373.30 million current US$ | +49.8% |
| 2001 | 327.59 million current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 272.38 million current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2003 | 285.62 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 215.25 million current US$ | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 210.86 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 240.25 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 265.61 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 112.01 million current US$ | -57.8% |
| 2009 | 223.95 million current US$ | +99.9% |
| 2010 | 273.06 million current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2011 | 238.72 million current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2012 | 207.27 million current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 312.92 million current US$ | +51.0% |
| 2014 | 913.91 million current US$ | +192.1% |
| 2015 | 571.92 million current US$ | -37.4% |
| 2016 | 848.91 million current US$ | +48.4% |
| 2017 | 582.16 million current US$ | -31.4% |
| 2018 | 354.74 million current US$ | -39.1% |
| 2019 | 360.12 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 374.41 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 716.01 million current US$ | +91.2% |
| 2022 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +60.4% |
| 2023 | 572.50 million current US$ | -50.2% |
| 2024 | 484.04 million current US$ | -15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.30 million current US$ | 5.40 million current US$ | 7.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1960s | 6.22 million current US$ | 3.60 million current US$ | 7.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.20 million current US$ | 8.13 million current US$ | 52.42 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 72.74 million current US$ | 44.54 million current US$ | 132.04 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 170.88 million current US$ | 70.79 million current US$ | 301.33 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 252.68 million current US$ | 112.01 million current US$ | 373.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 466.37 million current US$ | 207.27 million current US$ | 913.91 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 659.15 million current US$ | 374.41 million current US$ | 1.15 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 115 Tanzania, United Republic of 550.60 million current US$ compare
- 116 Netherlands Antilles 528.35 million current US$ compare
- 117 Anguilla 500.66 million current US$ compare
- 119 Palestine, State of 480.00 million current US$ compare
- 120 Cyprus 476.31 million current US$ compare
- 121 Armenia 464.73 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Malta
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 9.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9188 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 44,016 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8131 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 38,953 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 15.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7299 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Malta?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Malta was 484.04 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.60 million current US$ in 1962.
- How does Malta rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Malta ranks 118th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.