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Malta Demographics

What is the population of Malta?

Population 457,267
Population Growth Rate 0.34%
Urban Population 94.800000
Population in Major Urban Areas VALLETTA (capital) 198,000
Nationality Noun Maltese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians, with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock)
Language Note The Maltese language has a Semitic structure derived from a early form of Arabic. Both Maltese and English are official languages. The written form of Maltese is a Latin script, and it is used in commerce, education and business. However, English is a second language that is taught in school.

Malta Population Comparison

Malta Health Information

What are the health conditions in Malta?

Life Expectancy at Birth 79.980000
Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population 8.84
Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births 3.620000
Health Expenditures - percent of GDP 8.5%
Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population 3.23
Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population 4.4
Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved 100.000000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 8
Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49) 26.5
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 1.53
Obesity - adult prevalence rate 28.8%
Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved 100.000000

Malta Life Expectancy

How long do people live in Malta?

Life Expectancy at Birth 79.980000
Median Age 40.500000
Infant Mortality Rate 3.620000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 8
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 1.53

Malta median age, birth rate and death rates

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population 10
Median Age 40.500000
Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population 1.99
Population Growth Rate 0.34%
Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female 1.060000
Age Structure 15.010000
Infant Mortality Rate 3.620000
Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 8
Mother's mean age at first birth 26.5
Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 1.53

Malta Medical Information

What are the health conditions in Malta?

Medical Facilities and Health Information

Medical care is available through public and private hospitals. The quality of medical care in Malta ranges from adequate to good. Medical Specialists are few with many choosing to work in other countries. Private hospitals generally offer a higher standard of service than the public hospitals. One public hospital in Malta has adequate emergency room and trauma facilities, but its capacity is limited.

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

8.5%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

4.4

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

3.23

Malta Education

What is school like in Malta?

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP 6.9%
Literacy - female 93.6%
Literacy - male 92%
Literacy - total population 92.8%
Literacy Definition age 10 and over can read and write
Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary) 15.000000

Malta Literacy

Can people in Malta read?

Literacy - female 93.6%
Literacy - male 92%
Literacy - total population 92.8%
Literacy Definition age 10 and over can read and write

Malta Crime

Is Malta a safe place to visit?

Crime Information

Malta is rated Medium for crime by the Department of State. Most reported incidents are crimes of opportunity for immediate gain, such as simple assault, pick-pocketing, and petty theft. In general, criminals in Malta have avoided using violence in order to achieve their objective. However, while armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides are not as common as in some major U.S. cities, they do occur. . Practice the same good, common-sense personal security precautions that are part of everyday life in urban areas within the United States, particularly when spending time in areas frequented by tourists. Secure your valuables and be aware of pickpockets and purse snatchers; such criminals focus on areas and establishments frequented by tourists. You should be careful in the Paceville nightclub area, where excessive drinking and poor crowd control can lead to violence, including some that appears to be racially motivated. Theft of unattended personal property and car stereos from vehicles is also a common problem. Panhandling is almost non-existent in Malta.

Don’t buy counterfeit or pirated goods, even if they are widely available. The bootlegs are illegal to bring back into the United States, and if you purchase them, you are also breaking local law.

Malta Penalties for Crime

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Malta, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own, and criminal penalties vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in Malta, but still illegal in the United States. For example, you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is also a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Malta, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not in any country you visit. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Malta are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Judicial proceedings in Malta typically last five to seven years and are characterized by lengthy and sometimes unpredictable delays between hearings. Foreign nationals can expect to be denied bail while a court case is ongoing, which can result in lengthy periods of pre-trial detention ranging from several months to several years. Obtaining no-fee legal aid can be a slow and difficult process, delaying already lengthy judicial proceedings.

IF ARRESTED: If you are arrested in Malta, authorities of Malta are required to notify the U.S. Embassy of your arrest. If you are concerned the Department of State may not be aware of your situation, you should request the police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy of your arrest. Malta’s laws on rights of arrestees are different from the United States. For example, once you have contacted a lawyer, you lose your right to remain silent.

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