Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #146
- Industrial Value Added
- 28USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 15USD 100M
- Land Area
- 0.010,000 km²
- Population
- 5810,000 people
- Official Language
- Maltese, English
Key Industrial Sectors
Electronics and semiconductors
Malta produces semiconductors, electronic components and precision-engineered parts, with plants such as STMicroelectronics near Kirkop and a cluster of contract manufacturers exporting to European and global customers, making electronics the largest manufacturing export.
Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
Generic-drug and medical-device producers, concentrated in the industrial estates around Ħal Far, Marsa and Luqa, manufacture for export to the EU and beyond, building on decades of sustained pharmaceutical investment.
Financial and gaming services
Valletta, Sliema and St Julian's host banks, insurance firms and a large online-gaming industry whose licensed operators serve international markets, making financial and digital services a pillar of GDP and employment.
Tourism and hospitality
Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's and Gozo draw millions of visitors a year, and the hospitality sector supports hotels, restaurants, retail and construction, remaining a major direct employer and foreign-exchange earner.
Aviation, maritime and logistics
Lufthansa Technik's maintenance base at Luqa, the Malta Freeport at Marsaxlokk and one of the world's largest ship registries make aviation, maritime and logistics services a distinctive part of the economy.
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- Industrial value added (2025)
- 28 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 15 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #146
- Land area
- 0.0 10,000 km²
- Population
- 58 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Electronics and semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Financial and gaming services, Tourism and hospitality, Aviation, maritime and logistics
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Malta?
The most important industrial sectors in Malta are: Electronics and semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Financial and gaming services, Tourism and hospitality, Aviation, maritime and logistics.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Malta?
Malta's industry centers on Electronics and semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Financial and gaming services, Tourism and hospitality, Aviation, maritime and logistics; local businesses can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators, 2025 vintage (updated ), refreshed annually.
What are the main challenges facing Malta's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Malta aims to deepen manufacturing value-add and regional integration; specifics vary by sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2025 vintage, updated ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current USD. Last updated：2026-10-14