Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta
Malta: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 17.0% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta, 2009–2022
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta stood at 17.0%.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and down 75.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta peaked at 89.6% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 15.1%, in 2021.
That places Malta 6th out of 53 regions with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.5% | 47.5% | 47.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 43.7% | 15.7% | 89.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.7% | 15.1% | 18.0% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta?
- Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta was 17.0% in 2022, according to United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 89.6% in 2011.
- What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1% in 2021.
- How does Malta rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
- Malta ranks 6th out of 53 regions with data for 2022.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%)