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Italian language knowledge in Malta

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Italian in Malta using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Italian is gaining or losing popularity.

Ages
Speakers
33.6%
of the population in Malta speaks Italian in 2024 (All)
2nd
Malta is 2nd in Europe
for Italian speakers in 2024 (All)
3rd
Italian is the 3rd language
in Malta in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
33.6%
55+
25.3%
35-54
47.5%
15-34
28.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Italian in Malta?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 33.6% of the population in Malta speaks Italian (1.3% native speakers and 32.3% foreign speakers).

How many people in Malta speak Italian as a native vs foreign language?

In Malta, 1.3% of the population speaks Italian as a native language, and 32.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Italian knowledge in Malta differ between age groups?

In Malta, 28.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Italian, compared to 25.3% of residents aged 55 and over.