
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Malta Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
2.9%
As of 2025
YoY Change
-6.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
7.5%
Recorded in 2003
Record Low
2.9%
Recorded in 2025
10-Year Average
3.8%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.9% | 0.2% | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 3.1% | 0.4% | -10.9% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | 0.3% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | 1.1% | -22.7% |
| 2020 | 4.9% | 0.8% | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | 0.1% | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | 0.1% | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 4.0% | 0.7% | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | 0.7% | -12.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
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