Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Malta
Malta: Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index was -0.26 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Malta, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Malta stood at -0.26.
The figure is down 125.0% on the previous year and up 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Malta peaked at 1.46 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.86, in 2010.
That places Malta 116th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -1.86 | — |
| 2011 | -0.54 | -71.0% |
| 2012 | 0.18 | -133.3% |
| 2013 | 0.35 | +94.4% |
| 2014 | -0.56 | -260.0% |
| 2015 | -0.06 | -89.3% |
| 2016 | 0.14 | -333.3% |
| 2017 | -0.04 | -128.6% |
| 2018 | 0.21 | -625.0% |
| 2019 | -0.2 | -195.2% |
| 2020 | -0.24 | +20.0% |
| 2021 | -0.28 | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 1.46 | -621.4% |
| 2023 | 1.04 | -28.8% |
| 2024 | -0.26 | -125.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's -0.26 is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.29, 90% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Malta's -0.26 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -0.22, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.238 | -1.86 | 0.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.344 | -0.28 | 1.46 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More agriculture & rural data for Malta
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0047 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 224.75 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0432 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Malta?
- Indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index in Malta was -0.26 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 in 2022.
- What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.86 in 2010.
- How does Malta rank for indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index?
- Malta ranks 116th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by consumer food price index rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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