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.
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
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More economy & growth data for Malta
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 19.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 35,197 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 20.40 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 35,197 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.00 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.26 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.49 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.81 billion current US$ (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.