Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta

Malta: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 16.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
16.1%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
8th
of 57 countries
All-time high
89.6%
in 2011
All-time low
15.1%
in 2021
Years of data
15
2009–2023

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta, 2009–2023

204060802009201620232009: 47.5 %2010: 53.1 %2011: 89.6 %2012: 68.6 %2013: 61 %2014: 49.9 %2015: 35.3 %2016: 17.9 %2017: 28.5 %2018: 15.7 %2019: 17.4 %2020: 18 %2021: 15.1 %2022: 16.7 %2023: 16.1 %

Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta stood at 16.1%.

That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 73.6% 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 8th out of 57 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta, year by year

Annual values for Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Malta, 2009 to 2023.
Year % Change
2009 47.5%
2010 53.1% +11.8%
2011 89.6% +68.6%
2012 68.6% -23.5%
2013 61.0% -11.1%
2014 49.9% -18.3%
2015 35.3% -29.3%
2016 17.9% -49.4%
2017 28.5% +59.5%
2018 15.7% -44.8%
2019 17.4% +10.2%
2020 18.0% +3.5%
2021 15.1% -16.0%
2022 16.7% +10.5%
2023 16.1% -3.6%

Malta compared with similar countries

  • Malta's 16.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.2%, 1.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 47.5% 47.5% 47.5% 1
2010s 43.7% 15.7% 89.6% 10
2020s 16.5% 15.1% 18.0% 4

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 5 Georgia 17.9% compare
  2. 6 Croatia 17.3% compare
  3. 7 Portugal 16.7% compare
  4. 9 Slovenia 15.7% compare
  5. 10 Estonia 15.5% compare
  6. 11 Greece 15.4% compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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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 16.1% in 2023, 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 8th out of 57 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.6%. 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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Indicator
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
57 places, 804 data points, 2004–2024
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