Share of GDP from agriculture in Malta

Malta: Share of GDP from agriculture was 0.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.5%
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
189th
of 203 countries
All-time high
6.7%
in 1972
All-time low
0.0%
in 2023
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Share of GDP from agriculture in Malta, 1970–2025

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Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, share of gdp from agriculture in Malta stood at 0.5%.

That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 50.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Malta peaked at 6.7% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2023.

Malta ranks 189th of 203 countries 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.7% 3.6% 6.7% 10
1980s 3.9% 3.4% 4.3% 10
1990s 2.5% 2.2% 3.2% 10
2000s 1.8% 1.1% 2.2% 10
2010s 0.9% 0.5% 1.3% 10
2020s 0.6% 0.0% 0.9% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of gdp from agriculture in Malta?
Share of gdp from agriculture in Malta was 0.5% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 1972.
What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2023.
How does Malta rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
Malta ranks 189th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malta data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of GDP from agriculture
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 9,059 data points, 1960–2025
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This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).