Malta: Monetary freedom

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 Malta

Monetary freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 73.10
 Year 2026
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2026
 Average 78.18
 Min - Max 70.50 - 85.70
 Source The Heritage Foundation
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The latest value from 2026 is 73.1 points, an increase from 70.5 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1995 to 2026 is 78.18 points. The minimum value, 70.5 points, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 85.7 points was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Malta: Monetary freedom
 2026 73.10
 2025 70.50
 2024 71.80
 2023 79.30
 2022 78.50
 2021 77.10
 2020 77.10
 2019 78.20




The Monetary Freedom index for Malta from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in Malta and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.

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