Malta: public finances

How much tax does Malta collect?

Taxes and social contributions in Malta came to 29.3% of GDP in 2024, according to Eurostat. The figure covers taxes on production and imports, taxes on income and wealth, capital taxes and social contributions received by government and EU institutions, after deducting amounts assessed but unlikely to be collected.

This is the standard measure of the total tax burden used for comparisons between EU countries. Because it is a share of GDP, it can change when either revenue or the size of the economy changes. Malta's GDP grew in real terms by 5.3% in 2024.

Official sources: Eurostat: GDP, annual data, Malta

What is Malta's national debt?

In 2025, general government gross debt in Malta was 46.2% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 70.2% of GDP in 2005 and the low 39.2% of GDP in 2019. It is 12th highest of 20 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 52.5% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 112th of 185.

What is Malta's fiscal deficit?

According to the IMF, general government net lending or borrowing in Malta was -2.2% of GDP in 2025 (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -8.7% of GDP (2020) to 3.4% of GDP (2017). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was -5.2% of GDP, and Malta placed 8th highest of 21. World rank, highest first: 81st of 188.

How much does Malta's government take in?

According to the IMF, general government revenue in Malta was 34.7% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 40.0% of GDP in 2006 and the low 31.4% of GDP in 2023. It is 5th highest of 21 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 26.3% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 61st of 187.

What is Malta's government spending?

In 2025, general government spending in Malta was 36.9% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 42.5% of GDP in 2005 and the low 32.7% of GDP in 2017. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 28.7% of GDP, and Malta placed 5th highest of 21. World rank, highest first: 65th of 186.

What is tax revenue in Malta?

According to the IMF, central government tax revenue in Malta was 24.1% of GDP in 2024. Since 2005 it has ranged from 21.4% of GDP (2023) to 26.9% of GDP (2007). It is 1st highest of 6 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 16.9% of GDP. Worldwide: 16th of 92.

What is Malta's military budget as a share of GDP?

According to SIPRI, military spending in Malta was 0.4% of GDP in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2005, at 0.8% of GDP; its low point was 2024, at 0.4% of GDP. It is 15th highest of 15 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 3.1% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 140th of 149.