This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015.

This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. They are intended to align Chinese company due diligence with international standards and allow for mutual recognition with existing international initiatives and legislations.

Imports from Malta in Germany increased to 33295 EUR THO in February from 31889 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Malta in Germany averaged 29785.50 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 163231 EUR THO in November of 2013 and a record low of 8330 EUR THO in July of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Malta.

Exports to Malta in France decreased to 26 EUR Million in March from 28 EUR Million in February of 2020. Exports to Malta in France averaged 38.24 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 188 EUR Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 19 EUR Million in June of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for France Exports to Malta.

The MSE decreased 615 points or 13.15% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Malta. Historically, the Malta Stock Market (MSE) reached an all time high of 6641.87 in March of 2006.

IP Addresses in Malta increased to 194646 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 178392 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Malta averaged 145955.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 194646 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 75574 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MaltaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Malta decreased to 14.12 celsius in December from 17.85 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Malta averaged 18.51 celsius from 1753 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 29.08 celsius in July of 1761 and a record low of 8.40 celsius in January of 1767. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malta Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Malta decreased to 28.77 mm in December from 75.80 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Malta averaged 38.04 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 280.53 mm in November of 1988 and a record low of 0 mm in June of 1902. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malta Average Precipitation.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Malta stands at 35 percent. In Malta, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta. This page provides - Malta Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Malta stands at 35 percent. In Malta, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta. This page provides - Malta Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Malta remained unchanged at 62 in 2018 from 62 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Malta averaged 61.33 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2014 and a record low of 61 in 2005. This page provides - Malta Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Malta remained unchanged at 62 in 2018 from 62 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Malta averaged 60.53 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2015 and a record low of 60 in 2005. This page provides - Malta Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Malta increased to 64.70 USD Million in 2018 from 64.20 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Malta averaged 45.98 USD Million from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 64.70 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 31.70 USD Million in 1985.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Malta stands at 10 percent. In Malta, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Malta Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Malta stands at 10 percent. In Malta, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Malta Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Malta stands at 20 percent. In Malta, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Malta Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malta was last recorded at 28385.10 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Malta is equivalent to 225 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Malta averaged 14514.72 USD from 1970 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 28385.10 USD in 2018 and a record low of 3742.81 USD in 1970. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Malta was last recorded at 38146.77 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Malta, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 215 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Malta averaged 25830.89 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 38146.77 USD in 2018 and a record low of 16162.32 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Malta GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Home Ownership Rate in Malta increased to 81.60 percent in 2018 from 81.30 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Malta averaged 80.31 percent from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 81.80 percent in 2012 and a record low of 78.50 percent in 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gold Reserves in Malta increased to 0.25 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2019 from 0.19 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Malta averaged 0.18 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.50 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 0.08 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2002. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Malta Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malta scored 68.55 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Malta averaged 19.17 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 68.75 Points in 2018 and a record low of 4.20 Points in 2008. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Malta is the 38 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Malta averaged 46.54 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 56 in 2008 and a record low of 36 in 2017. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Car Registrations in Malta decreased to 1752 in the third quarter of 2019 from 2513 in the second quarter of 2019. Car Registrations in Malta averaged 1683.79 from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2513 in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1066 in the first quarter of 2010. This page provides - Malta Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Malta is ranked 88 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Malta deteriorated to 88 in 2019 from 84 in 2018. Ease Of Doing Business in Malta averaged 81.83 from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 88 in 2019 and a record low of 76 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page provides - Malta Ease Of Doing Business- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Malta decreased to 10216.30 EUR Million in November from 10230.70 EUR Million in October of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Malta averaged 7280.36 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10230.70 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 4056.85 EUR Million in October of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Private Sector Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Minimum Wages in Malta remained unchanged at 761.97 EUR/Month in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 761.97 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2019. Minimum Wages in Malta averaged 631.66 EUR/Month from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 761.97 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 464.93 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - Malta Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans to Private Sector in Malta decreased to 3683.02 EUR Million in November from 3728.12 EUR Million in October of 2019. Loans to Private Sector in Malta averaged 3486.81 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4174.01 EUR Million in February of 2012 and a record low of 2548.42 EUR Million in November of 2003. This page provides - Malta Loans to Private Sector - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Malta increased to 6020.92 EUR Million in November from 5990.16 EUR Million in October of 2019. Consumer Credit in Malta averaged 3526.80 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6020.92 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1378.39 EUR Million in October of 2003. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Consumer Credit - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Malta scored 54 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Malta averaged 57.56 Points from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 68 Points in 2004 and a record low of 52 Points in 2009. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Malta is the 50 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Malta averaged 39.38 from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 51 in 2018 and a record low of 25 in 2005. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Malta stands at 18 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Malta averaged 17.43 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18 percent in 2004 and a record low of 15 percent in 2001. In Malta, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta. This page provides - Malta Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Malta increased by 1013.70 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Malta averaged 1779.31 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6634 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of -1288.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Foreign Direct Investment - Net Inflows - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Debt in Malta decreased to 5614.90 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 5832 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Malta averaged 4133.18 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5903.80 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1045 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1995. This page provides - Malta Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Electricity Production in Malta increased to 159 Gigawatt-hour in December from 130 Gigawatt-hour in November of 2019. Electricity Production in Malta averaged 155.37 Gigawatt-hour from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 245 Gigawatt-hour in August of 2012 and a record low of 38 Gigawatt-hour in November of 2015. This page has Electricity Production values for Malta.

Asylum Applications in Malta decreased to 510 persons in November from 555 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Malta averaged 163.29 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1130 persons in April of 2011 and a record low of 0 persons in March of 2010. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

GDP Constant Prices in Malta decreased to 2833515 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2941475 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Malta averaged 1794518.35 EUR THO from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2941475 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1181627 EUR THO in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Malta GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Malta decreased to 84.47 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 85.22 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Malta averaged 104.08 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 136.90 points in the third quarter of 2000 and a record low of 80.96 points in the second quarter of 2019. This page provides - Malta GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Malta increased to 499018 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 462978 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Malta averaged 332456.60 EUR THO from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 499018 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 246993 EUR THO in the first quarter of 2001. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Malta Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Malta increased to 529759 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 477019 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Malta averaged 344094.05 EUR THO from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 562056 EUR THO in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 155934 EUR THO in the second quarter of 2002. This page provides - Malta Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Malta decreased to 1256326 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1287666 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Malta averaged 981272.95 EUR THO from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1287666 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 781340 EUR THO in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Malta Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross National Product in Malta decreased to 3039307.48 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3172038.02 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in Malta averaged 1718320.16 EUR THO from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3172038.02 EUR THO in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 894723.89 EUR THO in the fourth quarter of 2000. This page provides - Malta Gross National Product - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labour Costs in Malta increased to 106.86 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 97.16 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in Malta averaged 91.41 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111.76 points in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 64.45 points in the third quarter of 2000. This page provides - Malta Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malta expanded 4.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Malta averaged 3.87 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.30 percent in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of -3.70 percent in the second quarter of 2009. Malta's economy is dependent on foreign trade (serving as a freight trans-shipment point), manufacturing of electronics and textiles, tourism and financial services as it offers low-cost environment and an advantageous tax regime. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 55 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (20 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 149 percent while imports account for 143 percent, adding 6 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Malta GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malta was worth 15.10 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Malta represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Malta averaged 4.58 USD Billion from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15.10 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.25 USD Billion in 1970. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Malta decreased 0.60 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Malta averaged 0.08 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.10 percent in January of 2015 and a record low of -14.10 percent in March of 2008. This page provides - Malta Industrial Production MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malta expanded 1.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Malta averaged 0.97 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in the first quarter of 2002 and a record low of -3 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Malta's economy is dependent on foreign trade (serving as a freight trans-shipment point), manufacturing of electronics and textiles, tourism and financial services as it offers low-cost environment and an advantageous tax regime. On the expenditure side, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 55 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (20 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 149 percent while imports account for 143 percent, adding 6 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Malta GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Malta was estimated at 0.5 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Malta had a population of 0.3 million people. The population of Malta represents 0.01 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 16611 people on the planet is a resident of Malta. This page provides - Malta Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M0 in Malta increased to 880.90 EUR Million in January from 811.63 EUR Million in December of 2019. Money Supply M0 in Malta averaged 893.53 EUR Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1213.02 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 599.35 EUR Million in February of 2009. Malta Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page provides - Malta Money Supply M0 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Malta increased to 20586.80 EUR Million in January from 20218.90 EUR Million in December of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Malta averaged 11091.37 EUR Million from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 20593.60 EUR Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 5714.80 EUR Million in October of 2001. Malta Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Malta Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.