Malta’s most popular baby names are revealed
Malta’s most popular baby names have been revealed. Emma topped the list, which recorded names given to babies born in Malta over the past 12 months, retaining the spot it has held for four years. Mia came second with Olivia in third place. Abbie, Elizabeth, Eve, Lottie, Lucy and Scarlett all popped up as new […]
We’re nearing 500k – Malta registers largest population increase in the EU
The estimated total population of Malta at the end of 2018 stood at 493,559, up by 36.8% when compared to 2017 – being the largest increase amongst EU members. Back in 2006 the population of Malta was just over 400,000 meaning that there has been an increase of nearly 100k in 12 years. Persons under […]
Maltese are having the fewest babies in Europe
New figures show the Maltese are having the fewest babies in Europe. The fertility rate in Malta has hit rock bottom, according to alarming population growth research from the EU. It said Malta was at the bottom of the league table with only 1.32 babies born on average for every woman. In comparison, France had […]
These are Malta’s most popular baby names of 2017
Malta’s most popular baby names of 2017 have been revealed. The Public Registry confirmed that Emma and Luca were the baby names most parents favoured over the past 12 months. It is the third consecutive year both names have topped the charts in Malta. Other popular names for girls were Ella and Amy. Ben and […]