Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Malta
Malta: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Malta, 1970–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malta stood at 5.3%. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malta peaked at 28.1% in 1979 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2025.
That places Malta 151st out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 56 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Malta, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17.2% | — |
| 1971 | 16.1% | -6.6% |
| 1972 | 19.7% | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 21.1% | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 23.4% | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 25.8% | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 27.6% | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 27.7% | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 27.8% | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 28.1% | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 26.9% | -4.1% |
| 1981 | 25.5% | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 24.8% | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 24.0% | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 24.8% | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 24.4% | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 24.1% | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 22.7% | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 22.1% | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 22.4% | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 21.9% | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 21.3% | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 20.1% | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 19.6% | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 19.8% | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 18.6% | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 18.3% | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 17.4% | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 17.9% | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 17.4% | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 19.4% | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 15.8% | -18.4% |
| 2002 | 15.6% | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 15.4% | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 13.4% | -12.8% |
| 2005 | 12.8% | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 12.4% | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 12.5% | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 13.5% | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 11.2% | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 11.1% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 11.0% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 10.8% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 9.4% | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 8.4% | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 7.2% | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 6.6% | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 6.6% | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 6.2% | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 5.3% | -6.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 5.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 56% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Malta's 5.3% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 56% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.5% | 16.1% | 28.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.2% | 22.1% | 26.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.2% | 17.4% | 21.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.2% | 11.2% | 19.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 6.4% | 11.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 36.46 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 1.46 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 64,096 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 42.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 73.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 1.7 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 74,864 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malta?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Malta was 5.3% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 28.1% in 1979.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2025.
- How does Malta rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Malta ranks 151st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.