Malta Current Account to GDP
7.1%▲ +0.56 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Malta's current account surplus widened to 7.1% of GDP in 2024 from 6.5% in 2023. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 19.2% recorded in 2017. Data are available from 1971.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1% | 6.5% | 19.2%Dec 2017 | -11.9%Dec 2000 | 1971 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $42.6B | $24.6B | $85.6B | $-497.8M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Malta averaged 0.2% from 1971 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 19.2% in Dec 2017 and a record low of -11.9% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 1971.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures net exports of goods and services, net primary income, and net secondary income relative to the economy. The indicator is reported annually for Malta. Data are available from 1971.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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