Malta vs Switzerland: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Malta
32,693
in 2025
Switzerland
46,272
in 2025
Malta rank
22nd
Switzerland rank
19th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Malta
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 46,272 against 32,693 in Malta, a difference of 13,579.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.4 times Malta's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Malta ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 19th of 32 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malta | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,981 | 43,755 | 33,774 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 31,252 | 48,022 | 16,770 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Malta or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 46,272 against 32,693 in Malta as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Malta and Switzerland?
- 13,579, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Malta and Switzerland rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Malta ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 19th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.