Ireland vs Malta: Total population in extreme poverty
Ireland
4,372
in 2023
Malta
2,177
in 2023
Ireland rank
108th
Malta rank
111th
Total population in extreme poverty over time
- Ireland
- Malta
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 4,372 against 2,177 in Malta, a difference of 2,195.
That makes Ireland's figure about 2.0 times Malta's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 108th and Malta ranks 111th of 120 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,267 | 1,770 | 13,496 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 20,337 | 682.4 | 19,655 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 7,686 | 1,356 | 6,330 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Ireland or Malta?
- Ireland, at 4,372 against 2,177 in Malta as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Ireland and Malta?
- 2,195, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malta?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Malta rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
- Ireland ranks 108th and Malta ranks 111th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.