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Malta’s Economic Sectors

Financial Services

As a dynamic financial hub, Malta is renowned for its robust fund management, insurance, and private wealth solutions, attracting companies and individuals seeking stability and confidence.

€
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In assets under management of Malta-registered funds.

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Growth in financial services sector in Malta in just 1 year - between 2022 and 2023.

Shipping & Aviation

Malta boasts the largest merchant shipping fleet in Europe and is the world’s top jurisdiction for superyachts. It also hosts Europe’s fastest-growing aircraft registry.

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Superyachts registered in Malta.

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Increase in aircraft registered in Malta since 2010.

Manufacturing

Malta has a strong and diverse manufacturing sector that produces an extensive range of intermediate and consumer goods, primarily for export. Products made in Malta find their way into various industries, from automotive to cosmetics, showcasing the island's global impact across sectors.

€1B+

Worth of electronics exported in 2022.

0
%

Of Malta’s GDP.

Pharma & Medical

Malta is one of the major players in Europe’s medicines market, with the long-running production of generic pharmaceuticals and batch-release operations recently augmented with significant investments in the medicinal cannabis and MedTech sectors.

€
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M

In pharmaceutical exports in 2022.

2nd

Largest exporter of pharma products per capita in EU.

Tech

Malta has nurtured a tech sector largely focused on creating and managing specialised enterprise solutions for a wide range of industries, tapping into demand for the design and implementation of tailormade software-based solutions.

0
%

5G coverage.

1st

Jurisdiction worldwide to craft regulatory framework for crypto-assets.

Gaming

Malta was among the first nations to establish a robust regulatory framework and offer incentives to iGaming companies, positioning itself as a leading iGaming jurisdiction. Today, the country boasts a thriving online gambling industry and a mature ecosystem of support services, with many of the world’s leading operators maintaining significant operations on the island.

€1.5B

In Gross Value Added in 2022.

0
+

Licensed iGaming firms.

Tourism

No longer just a sun, sea and sand destination, Malta has evolved into an all-seasons destination with major pull factors, from extensive list of Michelin-starred restaurants to UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

0
M+

Tourist arrivals in 2023.

0
B

Spent in Malta in 2024.

Film Production

Featuring stunning locations and some of the world’s largest water tanks, producers have used Malta as a filming location for acclaimed films and television series like Gladiator, Jurassic World Dominion and Game of Thrones.

0
%

Cash rebate on eligible costs, including foreign salaries and per diems.

€
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M

Incentives granted between 2019 and 2023.

Niche & Emerging Sectors

Nimble policymaking supports the determination and hard work necessary to nurture new sectors, from aquaculture and the blue economy to health and education tourism – and much else in between.

1st

Ever unmanned cargo drone took off from Malta in 2023.

€
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M

State-backed venture capital fund for innovative startups.





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