Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Malta

Malta: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data was 18.9 Thousand in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
18.9 Thousand
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
35th
of 36 countries
All-time high
35.7 Thousand
in 2023
All-time low
2.6 Thousand
in 2009
Years of data
18
2009–2026

Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Malta, 2009–2026

0102030402009201720262009: 2.6 Thousand2010: 3.1 Thousand2011: 3.5 Thousand2012: 3.3 Thousand2013: 2.9 Thousand2014: 5 Thousand2015: 3 Thousand2016: 2.7 Thousand2017: 2.9 Thousand2018: 3.3 Thousand2019: 3 Thousand2020: 12.2 Thousand2021: 26 Thousand2022: 23.1 Thousand2023: 35.7 Thousand2024: 18.7 Thousand2025: 19.3 Thousand2026: 18.9 Thousand

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.

Analysis

In 2026, absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Malta stood at 18.9 Thousand.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 600.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Malta peaked at 35.7 Thousand in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.6 Thousand, in 2009.

Malta ranks 35th of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.6 Thousand 2.6 Thousand 2.6 Thousand 1
2010s 3.27 Thousand 2.7 Thousand 5 Thousand 10
2020s 21.99 Thousand 12.2 Thousand 35.7 Thousand 7

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 32 Luxembourg 22.3 Thousand compare
  2. 33 Iceland 21.4 Thousand compare
  3. 34 Bosnia and Herzegovina 19.1 Thousand compare
  4. 36 Montenegro 4.4 Thousand compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Malta?
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data in Malta was 18.9 Thousand in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 35.7 Thousand in 2023.
What is the lowest absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 2.6 Thousand in 2009.
How does Malta rank for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
Malta ranks 35th out of 36 countries with data for 2026.
Is absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 600.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 672 data points, 2009–2026
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