Malta is a small island nation with an outsized appeal for international investors. It combines full EU membership, English as an official language and one of Europe’s strongest growth records with a Mediterranean lifestyle that is hard to match. Here are ten facts worth knowing before you decide.

What makes Malta attractive to investors?

• A full EU member. Malta joined the European Union in 2004, the Schengen Area in 2007 and the euro in 2008.
• English is an official language. Contracts, courts, banking and daily life all work in English, alongside Maltese.
• Europe’s growth leader. The European Commission reports real GDP growth of 4.0% in 2025 and forecasts 3.7% for 2026, well above the EU average.
• Sound public finances. Government debt is expected to stabilise at around 46% of GDP.
• Well connected. Malta International Airport handled a record 10 million passengers in 2025, with links to 111 airports in 37 markets.
• A maritime powerhouse. Malta runs the largest ship register in Europe and the sixth largest in the world.
• Compact and easy to live in. The three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, cover just 316 km², so nothing is ever far away.
• History on every corner. Malta has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the capital Valletta, the Megalithic Temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum.
• A familiar legal environment. Maltese law blends continental civil law with British common law traditions, which many international investors find reassuring.
• Sunshine and sea. A mild Mediterranean climate brings around 300 days of sunshine a year.

Is Malta a good place to base your family?

For many families, the answer lies in the balance: an EU address and Schengen travel, an English-speaking environment for children, and a safe, sociable island life within a short flight of Europe’s major capitals.

Explore your options with a Malta specialist

immVest International Ltd has helped international families build their future in Malta since 2019. Book a confidential conversation at immvest.com, email [email protected] or call +356 79634496.