language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Maltese in Malta using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Maltese is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 94.1% of the population in Malta speaks Maltese (91.4% native speakers and 2.7% foreign speakers).
In Malta, 91.4% of the population speaks Maltese as a native language, and 2.7% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Malta, 97.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Maltese, compared to 95.7% of residents aged 55 and over.