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Room of Countries and Flags · UN member 107
What is Malta like?
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In short
Malta is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 545,400 people (UN estimate), the 165th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1964Population: 165th
Maltaマルタ- Region
- Southern Europe, Europe
- Population
- about 545,400 (165th)
- Area
- 315 km² (183rd)
- UN member since
- December 1, 1964
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Malta in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 545,400, the 165th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/230 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 315 km², the 183rd largest of the 193. That is about 1/1,200 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 1,731.
Joining the United Nations
Malta joined the United Nations on December 1, 1964.
That was 8 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Malawi, Zambia.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Malta’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Malta on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Malta, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.