Malta’s tourism sector closed 2025 with record inbound arrivals, reinforcing the industry’s importance as a key pillar of economic activity.

Inbound tourists reached 4,022,310 during the year, an increase of 12.9 per cent over 2024 levels of 3,563,618. Total nights spent climbed to 25.4 million, the sharpest increase in the European Union.

The sector generated an estimated €3.9 billion in total tourist expenditure, up 18.6 per cent year-on-year. Expenditure per capita rose to €971 from €924 in 2024, signalling stronger visitor spending patterns.

The United Kingdom remained Malta’s largest source market, contributing 841,397 tourists, while other key European markets such as Italy and Poland continued to register solid flows.

With arrivals increasing by close to half a million visitors year-on-year, the 2025 figures underline the scale and resilience of Malta’s tourism industry and its continued contribution to national economic performance.

Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg reacted to these figures, saying that Malta has "reached unprecedented levels of growth as the implementation of our long-term tourism strategy is clearly leaving its mark."

"Today’s figures - with the EU’s highest increase in bed nights and a sharp increase in expenditure - show that the Government’s actions in recent years have put us firmly on the global tourism map, with an industry that is fast transforming itself in the right direction, in line with our Tourism Strategy and the Malta Vision 2050, as we attract tourists who are willing to spend even more for the unique experiences that Malta and Gozo have to offer,” he added.