Unemployment in Malta
The unemployment rate in Malta averaged 4.4% in the decade to 2022, which is below the 9.2% average for the Euro Area. The unemployment rate in 2022 was 3.0%. For more unemployment information, visit our dedicated page.
Malta Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Malta from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Malta Unemployment Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 4.1 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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