According to the latest United Nations data, the current population of Malta as of Thursday, October 19, 2023, is 535,568. Other sources confirm this estimate, with the population ranging from 535,511 to 535,064. The population of Malta has been increasing in recent years, with a growth rate of 0.33% in 2023. Malta is the fifth most densely populated sovereign country, with a population density of 1,282 per square km (3,322/sq mi) . The majority of the population is Maltese, with minorities including Britons, many of whom are retirees. The population of Malta is aging, with 22.65% of the population being 65 years and over.