GDP per Capita: Malta

Analysis# Malta GDP per Capita Malta's GDP per capita reached $53,082.01 USD in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 496% increase from the 1995 low of $8,906.77 USD, reflecting three decades of sustained economic growth. The country has transformed from a modest economy into a high-income nation, with per capita wealth more than quintupling over the 31-year span. The trajectory since 2017 reveals accelerating momentum. After hovering around $30,000–$35,000 from 2017 to 2020, Malta's GDP per capita surged dramatically, climbing from $38,271.62 USD in 2021 to the current 2026 figure—a gain of nearly $15,000 in just five years. This upward trend suggests continued economic expansion, positioning Malta among Europe's wealthier economies.