National Statistics Office - Malta

10/06/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
The number of final deeds of sale relating to residential property amounted to 1,157 during May 2026, a decrease of 45 deeds (3.7 per cent) when compared to those registered a year earlier.
https://nso.gov.mt/residential-property-transactions-may-2026/

𝐈𝐭-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧ż𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐣𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐭à 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐢: 𝐌𝐞𝐣𝐣𝐮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
FʼMejju 2026, l-għadd ta’ kuntratti taʼ bejgħ taʼ proprjetà residenzjali ammonta għal 1,157, li juri tnaqqis taʼ 45 kuntratt (3.7 fil-mija) meta mqabbel maʼ dawk li kienu rreġistrati sena qabel.
https://nso.gov.mt/mt/it-tranzazzjonijiet-tal-proprjeta-residenzjali-mejju-2026/

09/06/2026

In January-April 2026, Malta’s trade imports in goods from the EU stood at €1,550.1 million (61.8 per cent of total imported goods), while exports in goods to the EU amounted to €571.8 million (37.7 per cent of total exports in goods).
https://nso.gov.mt/international-trade-in-goods-april-2026/

Minn Jannar sa April tal-2026, l-importazzjoni tal-merkanzija mill-UE kienet taʼ €1,550.1 miljun (61.8 fil-mija tal-importazzjoni kollha tal-merkanzija), filwaqt li l-esportazzjoni tal-merkanzija lejn l-UE kienet taʼ €571.8 miljun (37.7 fil-mija tal-esportazzjoni kollha tal-merkanzija).
https://nso.gov.mt/mt/il-kummerc-internazzjonali-tal-merkanzija-april-2026/

09/06/2026

📊🏆 Meet Team VSTATS from G.F. Abela Junior College, winners of the Data Smackdown 2025/2026 competition!

As part of their winning journey, the team prepared this video for Data Smackdown, Malta's national phase of the European Statistics Competition, coordinated by Eurostat.

The competition challenges students to explore data, solve statistical problems, and transform numbers into meaningful insights.

🎥 More winning team videos will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

Interested in learning more about Data Smackdown? Visit:
https://nso.gov.mt/data-smackdown/

📅 Thinking of taking part? September 2026!

06/06/2026

It’s Marly again!

05/06/2026

🌍 Malta’s environment is changing and the data tells the story.

From rising temperatures and lower rainfall to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, statistics help us understand the challenges and progress shaping our future.

This World Environment Day, discover key environmental indicators for Malta and explore SDG 13: Climate Action.

05/06/2026

The NSO was proud to sponsor and contribute to the 5th ISI Regional Statistics Conference 2026, held between 2–5 June.

Throughout the conference, NSO experts shared their knowledge and experience across a wide range of statistical fields. Presentations and sessions were delivered by Etienne Caruana, Vanessa Dimech, Jennifer Vassallo, Josianne Galea, Martina Vassallo, Lara Friggieri Cordina, Dorothy Galea Gauci, Denise Magrin, Mikhail Azzopardi, David Paul Dimech, Andrew Formosa, Anne Marie Pace and Christine Tabone.

Topics discussed included National Accounts Methods, Tourism Statistics, statistical literacy, quality in official statistics, poverty measurement, population projections, statistical disclosure control, commercial price indices and GIS applications in statistics, reflecting the breadth of work carried out at the NSO.

A sincere thank you to all presenters, organisers and participants for contributing to valuable discussions that continue to strengthen the statistical community both locally and internationally.

04/06/2026

The NSO was represented at the European Conference on Quality in Official Statistics (3–5 June, Šibenik, Croatia), held under the theme “Enhancing Trust, Shaping the Future.”

Sarah Gusman, Sarah Micallef, Sam Sacco, and Silvan Zammit participated in the conference, with NSO contributing through the Programme Committee, chairing Session 7 – Building Quality Through Standards and Session 40 – Innovating Data Collection Methods and Sources, and presenting “Untangling the bottleneck: The NSO’s bold shift to smarter, decentralised statistical production.”

A valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and contribute to discussions on the future of official statistics.

04/06/2026

Registered Unemployment: April 2026

The number of registered unemployed under Part I and Part II of the unemployment register increased by 359 persons over April 2025 and by 110 persons compared to the previous month.

https://nso.gov.mt/registered-unemployment-april-2026/

Il-Qgħad Irreġistrat: April 2026

FʼApril 2026, in-numru taʼ persuni jirreġistraw għax-xogħol kien taʼ 1,397, żieda taʼ 359 persuna meta mqabbel mal-istess xahar tal-2025 u żieda taʼ 110 persuni meta mqabbel max-xahar taʼ qabel.

https://nso.gov.mt/mt/il-qghad-irregistrat-april-2026/

03/06/2026

This morning, our Director General, Etienne Caruana, delivered a keynote address on “Malta and the Future of National Statistical Institutes in Modern Society” at the ISI Regional Statistics Conference.

International Statistical Institute ! 🇲🇹

Dalgħodu, id-Direttur Ġenerali tagħna, Etienne Caruana, tkellem dwar “Malta u l-Ġejjieni tal-Istituti Nazzjonali tal-Istatistika fʼSoċjetà Moderna” fil-Konferenza Reġjonali tal-Istatistika tal-ISI.

03/06/2026

📊 Yesterday, the NSO delivered a short course on National Accounts Methods and Tourism Statistics during the International Statistics Conference 🌍.

It was a valuable opportunity to share knowledge 🤝, exchange best practices 💡, and strengthen understanding of key statistical methodologies that support informed decision-making 📈 and sustainable development 🌱.

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📊 Ilbieraħ, l-NSO ppreżenta kors qasir dwar il-Metodi tal-Kontijiet Nazzjonali u l-Istatistika tat-Turiżmu matul Konferenza Internazzjonali tal-Istatistika 🌍

Din kienet opportunità tajba għal qsim tal-għarfien 🤝, l-iskambju tal-aqwa prattiki 💡, u t-tisħiħ fl-għarfien taʼ metodoloġiji ewlenin tal-istatistika li jirfdu t-tfassil taʼ deċiżjonijiet għaqlin 📈 u l-iżvilupp sostenibbli 🌱

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Malta gets ready for ! 🇲🇹

Today, we kicked off in Valletta with three expert-led Short Courses, offering participants the opportunity to dive deeper into key topics across statistics and data science in a practical, interactive setting.

A strong start to several days of learning, exchange and networking in Malta.

Tomorrow morning, the official opening of the 5th ISI Regional Statistics Conference 2026 will take place, starting with the Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM, followed by the Opening Plenary Talk by Etienne Caruana, Director General of the National Statistics Office Malta.

We look forward to welcoming everyone and starting the conference together!