64% increase of people in employment since 2014, latest figures show

The number of people in employment in Malta has grown by over 63 per cent in the past decade, according to figures tabled in Parliament by Minister for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality, Byron Camilleri.

Replying to a parliamentary question from Opposition MP Romilda Zarb, Minister Camilleri revealed that by the end of October 2024, a total of 326,188 people were in employment. That’s a sharp rise from the 199,437 recorded in 2014 – representing an increase of 63.56 per cent over ten years.

The data, which includes both male and female workers, paints a clear picture of Malta’s expanding workforce over the last decade. It also reflects the country’s continued population growth and the increased participation of women and foreign nationals in the labour market.

The Government has consistently highlighted job creation as a key policy achievement, and these statistics appear to support that narrative. However, as the labour force grows, new challenges have emerged – including skills mismatches, rising labour costs, and increased demand for housing and infrastructure.

More detailed analysis would be required to assess how sustainable this growth is, and how it is impacting both businesses and workers on the ground.