Bank Borrowers Statistics in Malta (2026)
As of 2023, commercial bank borrowers in Malta was 402.2 per 1,000 adults, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 377.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 402.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Malta ranks #2 of 12 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #18 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 402.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in Malta as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +6.6% (2023)
- Up from 377.2 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 402.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2020–2023
- +9.4% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 307.6 per 1,000 adults in 2020 to 402.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2020)
- 307.6 per 1,000 adults (2020)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 307.6 per 1,000 adults in 2020 to 402.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 402.2 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Malta.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #2 of 12 (2023)
- Malta ranks 2 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #18 of 101 (2023)
- Malta ranks 18 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 209.4 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Malta (402.2 per 1,000 adults) is above the average of 209.4 per 1,000 adults across the 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 525.9 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 3-year trend (CAGR 9.4%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 433.4 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Malta (2024)
- 93.9% (2024)
- 93.9% of the population in Malta used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 568,847 (2024)
- Malta had a population of 568,847 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2020–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 402 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 377 | +16.3% |
| 2021 | 324 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 308 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Malta?
Commercial bank borrowers in Malta stood at 402.2 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Malta rank globally on bank borrowers?
Malta ranks 18 of 101 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank borrowers in Malta look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 525.9 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 3-year trend (CAGR 9.4%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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