Diagnostic exams in Malta

Malta: Diagnostic exams was 67,173 Exams in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
67,173 Exams
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
28th
of 28 countries
All-time high
67,173 Exams
in 2024
All-time low
27,366 Exams
in 2012
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Diagnostic exams in Malta, 2012–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k2012201820242012: 27.4k Exams2013: 30.1k Exams2014: 33.9k Exams2015: 35.9k Exams2016: 40.8k Exams2017: 40.7k Exams2018: 47.1k Exams2019: 51.5k Exams2020: 54.1k Exams2021: 59.6k Exams2022: 58.8k Exams2023: 61.2k Exams2024: 67.2k Exams

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Exams.

Analysis

In 2024, diagnostic exams in Malta stood at 67,173 Exams. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 98.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, diagnostic exams in Malta peaked at 67,173 Exams in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27,366 Exams, in 2012.

That places Malta 28th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 38,433 Exams 27,366 Exams 51,518 Exams 8
2020s 60,151 Exams 54,083 Exams 67,173 Exams 5

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 25 Cyprus 95,669 Exams compare
  2. 26 Iceland 78,941 Exams compare
  3. 27 North Macedonia 75,060 Exams compare

See the full ranking of 38 places β†’

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All data for Malta β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is diagnostic exams in Malta?
Diagnostic exams in Malta was 67,173 Exams in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest diagnostic exams recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 67,173 Exams in 2024.
What is the lowest diagnostic exams recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 27,366 Exams in 2012.
How does Malta rank for diagnostic exams?
Malta ranks 28th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is diagnostic exams rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malta data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Diagnostic exams. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Diagnostic exams
Unit
Exams
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
38 places, 642 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

An exam is defined as a medical imaging session to study one (or more than one) body part that yields one or more views for diagnostic purposes. Data are collected for Computed Tomography (CT) exams, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exams. Data are collected for the total number of exams and for the breakdown between hospitals and ambulatory care providers. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.