Europe · Southern Europe
Malta
Republic of Malta · World’s #119 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $27.8 billion
- Population 2025
- 579,704
- GDP per capita
- $47,907
- GDP growth 2025
- 4.0%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of Malta
- Capital
- Valletta
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe
- Area
- 316 km²
- Coordinates
- 35.83, 14.58
- Languages
- English, Maltese
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Calling code · domain
- +356 · .mt
- ISO codes
- MT / MLT
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Malta ranks #119 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (68)
Local council: 68
Show all 68 subdivisions
- Attard MT-01
- Balzan MT-02
- Birgu MT-03
- Birkirkara MT-04
- Birżebbuġa MT-05
- Bormla MT-06
- Dingli MT-07
- Fgura MT-08
- Floriana MT-09
- Fontana MT-10
- Gudja MT-11
- Għajnsielem MT-13
- Għarb MT-14
- Għargħur MT-15
- Għasri MT-16
- Għaxaq MT-17
- Gżira MT-12
- Iklin MT-19
- Isla MT-20
- Kalkara MT-21
- Kerċem MT-22
- Kirkop MT-23
- Lija MT-24
- Luqa MT-25
- Marsa MT-26
- Marsaskala MT-27
- Marsaxlokk MT-28
- Mdina MT-29
- Mellieħa MT-30
- Mosta MT-32
- Mqabba MT-33
- Msida MT-34
- Mtarfa MT-35
- Munxar MT-36
- Mġarr MT-31
- Nadur MT-37
- Naxxar MT-38
- Paola MT-39
- Pembroke MT-40
- Pietà MT-41
- Qala MT-42
- Qormi MT-43
- Qrendi MT-44
- Rabat Gozo MT-45
- Rabat Malta MT-46
- Safi MT-47
- Saint John MT-49
- Saint Julian's MT-48
- Saint Lawrence MT-50
- Saint Lucia's MT-53
- Saint Paul's Bay MT-51
- Sannat MT-52
- Santa Venera MT-54
- Siġġiewi MT-55
- Sliema MT-56
- Swieqi MT-57
- Ta' Xbiex MT-58
- Tarxien MT-59
- Valletta MT-60
- Xagħra MT-61
- Xewkija MT-62
- Xgħajra MT-63
- Ħamrun MT-18
- Żabbar MT-64
- Żebbuġ Gozo MT-65
- Żebbuġ Malta MT-66
- Żejtun MT-67
- Żurrieq MT-68
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsaxlokk MTMAR | Medium | coastal (natural) | 15.5 m | — |
| Valletta Harbors MTMLA | Medium | coastal (natural) | 15.5 m | — |
2 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam and Malta share 1 FTA(s) – goods meeting the rules of origin enjoy preferential duties:
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (55)
Malta is party to 55 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU - Chile | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Feb 2025 |           +17 |
| EU - Kenya | FTA Goods |
1 Jul 2024 |  +17 |
| EU - New Zealand | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 May 2024 |  +17 |
| EU - United Kingdom | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2021 |  +17 |
| EU - Viet Nam Preferential rates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Aug 2020 |  +17 |
| EU - Pacific States - Accession of Solomon Islands | FTA Goods |
17 May 2020 |    +19 |
| EU - Singapore | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
21 Nov 2019 |  +17 |
| EU - Eastern and Southern Africa States - Accession of Comoros | FTA Goods |
7 Feb 2019 |      +21 |
| EU - Japan | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Feb 2019 |  +17 |
| EU - Pacific States - Accession of Samoa | FTA Goods |
31 Dec 2018 |  +19 |
| EU - Armenia | EIA Services |
1 Jun 2018 |  +17 |
| EU - Canada | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
21 Sep 2017 |  +17 |
| EU - Colombia and Peru - Accession of Ecuador | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2017 |    +19 |
| EU - Ghana | FTA Goods |
15 Dec 2016 |  +17 |
| EU - SADC | FTA Goods |
10 Oct 2016 |       +22 |
| EU - Côte d'Ivoire | FTA Goods |
3 Sep 2016 |  +17 |
| EU - Georgia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2014 |  +17 |
| EU - Moldova, Republic of | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2014 |  +17 |
| EU - Cameroon | FTA Goods |
4 Aug 2014 |  +17 |
| EU - Ukraine | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
23 Apr 2014 |  +17 |
| EU - Central America | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Aug 2013 |       +22 |
| EU (28) Enlargement | CU & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2013 |  +16 |
| EU - Colombia, Ecuador and Peru | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Mar 2013 | +19 |
| EU - Eastern and Southern Africa States | FTA Goods |
14 May 2012 | +21 |
| EU - Korea, Republic of | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2011 |  +17 |
| EU - Serbia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Feb 2010 |  +17 |
| EU - Pacific States | FTA Goods |
20 Dec 2009 | +20 |
| EU - CARIFORUM States In force for some parties | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
29 Dec 2008 |           +31 |
| EU - Bosnia and Herzegovina | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2008 |  +17 |
| EU - Montenegro | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2008 |  +17 |
| EC (27) Enlargement | CU & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2007 |  +15 |
| EU - Albania | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Dec 2006 |  +17 |
| EU - Algeria | FTA Goods |
1 Sep 2005 |  +17 |
| EU - Egypt | FTA Goods |
1 Jun 2004 |  +17 |
| EC (25) Enlargement | CU & EIA Goods & Services |
1 May 2004 |  +13 |
| EU - Lebanon | FTA Goods |
1 Mar 2003 |  +17 |
| EU - Jordan | FTA Goods |
1 May 2002 |  +17 |
| EU - San Marino | CU Goods |
1 Apr 2002 |  +17 |
| EU - North Macedonia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jun 2001 |  +17 |
| EU - Mexico | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2000 |  +17 |
| EU - Israel | FTA Goods |
1 Jun 2000 |  +17 |
| EU - Morocco | FTA Goods |
1 Mar 2000 |  +17 |
| EU - South Africa | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 2000 | +17 |
| EU - Tunisia | FTA Goods |
1 Mar 1998 |  +17 |
| EU - Palestine | FTA Goods |
1 Jul 1997 |  +17 |
| EU - Faroe Islands | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1997 |  +17 |
| EU - Türkiye | CU Goods |
1 Jan 1996 |  +17 |
| European Economic Area (EEA) | EIA Services |
1 Jan 1994 |    +19 |
| EU - Andorra | CU Goods |
1 Jul 1991 |  +17 |
| EU - Syrian Arab Republic | FTA Goods |
1 Jul 1977 |  +17 |
| EU - Norway | FTA Goods |
1 Jul 1973 | +17 |
| EU - Iceland | FTA Goods |
1 Apr 1973 | +17 |
| EU - Switzerland - Liechtenstein | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1973 |  +18 |
| EU – Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1971 |      GS TF  +37 |
| EU Treaty | CU & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 1958 | +16 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
- Customs union: common tariff (TARIC); Vietnamese goods get EVFTA preferences with valid proof of origin (REX / EUR.1).
- CBAM: definitive period from 1 Jan 2026 for iron and steel (chapter 72, headings 7301–7311, 7318, 7326), aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen – importers must be authorised CBAM declarants and report embedded emissions; Vietnamese producers should supply actual emission data.
- Structural steel components need CE marking to EN 1090-1 (execution to EN 1090-2) and ISO 3834 certification.
- Steel imports are subject to tariff-rate quotas (the steel safeguard expired on 30 Jun 2026; the EU proposed a successor regime with higher out-of-quota duties) – check the current status on Access2Markets.
Hải quan EU (Liên minh thuế quan) / EU customs union ↗ Tariff lookup ↗
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Malta can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact Vietnam duties on goods from Malta
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.