Inbound tourism reaches nearly 3.8 million visitors in first 11 months of 2025

Malta’s inbound tourism sector continued its strong performance in 2025, with nearly 3.8 million visitors recorded between January and November, according to the latest data published by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Inbound tourists for the first eleven months of the year totalled 3,797,206, marking a 12.6 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Total nights spent by inbound tourists rose by 10.9 per cent to 24.1 million, reflecting sustained demand across accommodation categories.

Tourist expenditure over the January–November period reached an estimated €3.74 billion, an increase of 18.7 per cent year-on-year. Average expenditure per capita also rose, reaching €985, up from €935 in 2024, indicating stronger spending patterns alongside higher visitor volumes.

Looking specifically at November 2025, inbound tourist arrivals were estimated at 304,620, representing a 15.9 per cent increase compared to November 2024. Holiday travel continued to dominate, accounting for the majority of visits, while business-related travel declined on a year-on-year basis.

Total nights spent during November increased by 11.1 per cent to 1.9 million, with nearly nine in ten guest nights spent in rented accommodation. Average length of stay stood at 6.2 nights.

Tourist expenditure in November reached €273.7 million, up 13.6 per cent from the corresponding month last year. Average spending per night was estimated at €144.2.

The data also shows continued interest in Gozo and Comino, with nearly 58 per cent of inbound tourists visiting the islands at some point during the first eleven months of the year.