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ItalyvsMalta

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Italy is higher

Italy records 58,952,704, about 103.6× the other value.

Surface area

Italy is higher

Italy records 302,070 km², about 944.0× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Italy is higher

Italy records $2.38 trillion, about 95.3× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇹 Italy58,952,704
🇲🇹 Malta568,847

Italy’s population is about 104× that of Malta, a difference of 58,383,857.

Surface area

🇮🇹 Italy302,070 km²
🇲🇹 Malta320 km²

Italy’s surface area is about 944× that of Malta, a difference of 301,750 km².

Population density

🇮🇹 Italy195 /km²
🇲🇹 Malta1,778 /km²

Malta’s population density is 811% higher than that of Italy, a difference of 1,582 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇹 Italy$2.38 trillion · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$24.97 billion · 2024

Italy’s nominal GDP is about 95.3× that of Malta, a difference of $2.36 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇹 Italy$40,385 · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$43,899 · 2024

Malta’s GDP per capita is 8.7% higher than that of Italy, a difference of $3,513.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Rome

Valletta

Population

58,952,704

568,847

Surface area

302,070 km²

320 km²

Population density

195 /km²

1,778 /km²

Nominal GDP

$2.38 trillion · 2024

$24.97 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$40,385 · 2024

$43,899 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Italian

Maltese

Phone code

+39

+356

Internet domain

.it

.mt

ISO codes

IT / ITA

MT / MLT

Time zone

Europe/Rome

Europe/Malta

Native name

Italia

Malta

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About Italy

Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.

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About Malta

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.

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Italy & Malta: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Italy?

The capital of Italy is Rome.

What is the population of Italy?

Italy has a recorded population of approximately 58,952,704 people.

How big is Italy?

Italy covers an area of about 302,070 km².

What is the population density of Italy?

Italy has a population density of roughly 195 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Italy?

Italy has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.38 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Italy?

Italy has a GDP per capita of approximately $40,385.

What currency is used in Italy?

Italy uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Italy located?

Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Italy?

The native name of Italy is Italia.

What are people from Italy called?

People from Italy are referred to as Italian.

What is the phone calling code for Italy?

The international dialing code for Italy is +39.

What is the internet domain for Italy?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy is .it.

What time zone is Italy in?

Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone.

What is Italy known for?

Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.

What is the capital of Malta?

The capital of Malta is Valletta.

What is the population of Malta?

Malta has a recorded population of approximately 568,847 people.

How big is Malta?

Malta covers an area of about 320 km².

What is the population density of Malta?

Malta has a population density of roughly 1,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Malta?

Malta has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.97 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Malta?

Malta has a GDP per capita of approximately $43,899.

What currency is used in Malta?

Malta uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Malta located?

Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Malta called?

People from Malta are referred to as Maltese.

What is the phone calling code for Malta?

The international dialing code for Malta is +356.

What is the internet domain for Malta?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malta is .mt.

What time zone is Malta in?

Malta uses the Europe/Malta time zone.

What is Malta known for?

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.