Homicides in Malta
Malta: Homicides was 5 deaths in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Homicides in Malta, 1965–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for homicides in Malta is 5 deaths, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 400.0% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicides in Malta peaked at 9 deaths in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1968.
Malta ranks 105th of 113 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 4 |
| 1970s | 1 deaths | 0 deaths | 4 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.1 deaths | 0 deaths | 6 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.6 deaths | 1 deaths | 9 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7 deaths | 0 deaths | 9 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9 deaths | 2 deaths | 8 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 deaths | 1 deaths | 6 deaths | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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- Freedom of Expression Index 0.829 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.902 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.783 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is homicides in Malta?
- Homicides in Malta was 5 deaths in 2022, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest homicides recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 9 deaths in 1999.
- What is the lowest homicides recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1968.
- How does Malta rank for homicides?
- Malta ranks 105th out of 113 regions with data for 2022.
- Is homicides rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Homicides. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual number of homicides.