Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Malta
Malta: Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP was 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
33rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
1,573 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Malta, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
Malta recorded 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in 2022. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Malta peaked at 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,573 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Malta ranks 33rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Malta, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,573 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 1,642 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
| 1952 | 1,701 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 1,779 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1954 | 1,844 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1955 | 1,930 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1956 | 2,150 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.4% |
| 1957 | 2,144 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.3% |
| 1958 | 2,255 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1959 | 2,278 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 2,383 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1961 | 2,361 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1962 | 2,260 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 2,263 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 2,343 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 2,539 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 2,828 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.4% |
| 1967 | 3,014 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.6% |
| 1968 | 3,309 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.8% |
| 1969 | 3,483 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 3,889 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.7% |
| 1971 | 3,987 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 4,299 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 4,442 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 4,863 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 5,738 international-$ in 2011 prices | +18.0% |
| 1976 | 6,684 international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.5% |
| 1977 | 7,438 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.3% |
| 1978 | 8,080 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 8,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 8,920 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 9,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 9,526 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 9,586 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 9,797 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 10,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 10,584 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 10,943 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 11,765 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 12,607 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 13,259 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 13,835 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 14,341 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 14,840 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 15,539 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 16,417 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 16,932 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 17,695 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 18,489 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 19,254 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 20,434 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 20,413 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 20,874 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 21,273 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 21,233 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 21,905 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 22,234 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 23,048 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 23,675 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 22,928 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 23,633 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 23,871 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 24,630 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 25,611 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 27,008 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 28,906 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 29,207 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 31,496 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 32,293 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 33,220 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 29,704 international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 33,031 international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices, 90% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Malta's 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13,072 international-$ in 2011 prices, 2.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,930 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,573 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,278 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,678 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,260 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,483 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,816 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,889 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,313 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8,920 international-$ in 2011 prices | 12,607 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,060 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,259 international-$ in 2011 prices | 19,254 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,802 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,413 international-$ in 2011 prices | 23,675 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,987 international-$ in 2011 prices | 23,633 international-$ in 2011 prices | 33,220 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 32,410 international-$ in 2011 prices | 29,704 international-$ in 2011 prices | 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 30 Israel 36,649 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 31 Italy 36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 32 Puerto Rico 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 34 Spain 34,123 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 35 Slovenia 32,674 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 36 Poland 32,468 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More climate change data for Malta
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 611,521 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 109.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 21.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 87.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0784 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0171 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Malta?
- Change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Malta was 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 34,496 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,573 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Malta rank for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp?
- Malta ranks 33rd out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.