Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Malta
Malta: Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum was 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants
Change on year
up 78.1%
World rank
28th
of 181 countries
All-time high
780.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2020
All-time low
2.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Malta, 2000–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per 100,000 inhabitants.
Analysis
Malta recorded 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in 2024.
That represents a change of up 78.1% on the previous year and up 572.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Malta peaked at 780.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants, in 2000.
That places Malta 28th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Malta, year by year
| Year | people per 100,000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants | — |
| 2001 | 13.16 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +426.2% |
| 2002 | 5.67 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -56.9% |
| 2003 | 13.23 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +133.2% |
| 2004 | 34.08 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +157.6% |
| 2005 | 35.57 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 49.34 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +38.7% |
| 2007 | 206.62 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +318.7% |
| 2008 | 291.91 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +41.3% |
| 2009 | 433.46 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +48.5% |
| 2010 | 303.32 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 341 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 176.74 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -48.2% |
| 2013 | 210.06 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 40.51 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -80.7% |
| 2015 | 129 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +218.5% |
| 2016 | 190.65 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +47.8% |
| 2017 | 288.31 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +51.2% |
| 2018 | 383.85 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +33.1% |
| 2019 | 730.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +90.3% |
| 2020 | 780.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 700.63 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 391.9 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -44.1% |
| 2023 | 152.92 people per 100,000 inhabitants | -61.0% |
| 2024 | 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants | +78.1% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 51.76 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 5.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Malta's 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 35.7 people per 100,000 inhabitants, 7.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 108.55 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 2.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 433.46 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 279.38 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 40.51 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 730.33 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 459.77 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 152.92 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 780.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 25 Israel 278.54 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 26 Jordan 274.8 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 27 Iceland 274.78 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 29 Netherlands 256.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 30 Eswatini 254.58 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
- 31 Cote d'Ivoire 209.18 people per 100,000 inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Malta
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0205 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0404 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0227 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0043 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Malta?
- Asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum in Malta was 272.42 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 780.96 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 people per 100,000 inhabitants in 2000.
- How does Malta rank for asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum?
- Malta ranks 28th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum seekers vs. refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 572.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers vs. Refugees per 100,000 people by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection, but have not yet been granted asylum in the country. This data is given per 100,000 people living in the country of asylum.