Malta: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 1.35 percent as of May 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.35 percent. Historically, the average for Malta from February 1996 to May 2026 is 0.22 percent. The minimum of -3.97 percent was recorded in November 2004, while the maximum of 4.18 percent was reached in April 2004.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Malta Statistics Authority
| Recent values | Malta: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 1.35 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.35 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.21 |
| 2026 Feb | 0.37 |
| 2026 Jan | -0.58 |
| 2025 Dec | -0.4 |
| 2025 Nov | -3.21 |
| 2025 Oct | -0.94 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 1.7 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 0.8563 | 5/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 29.57 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 103.7100 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.35 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.07 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 3.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 1.30 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 0.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 2.50 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | -2.40 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 4.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 3.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 3.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 3.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 2.90 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 15.52 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 5.34 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 10.18 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 9.15 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 1.03 | 11/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 1.74 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 3.44 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 2.45 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Business credit in local currency | 5.55 | 3/2026 | local currency units |
| Business credit in foreign currency | 0.05 | 3/2026 | local currency units |
| Household credit in local currency | 10.49 | 3/2026 | billion |
| Household credit in foreign currency | 10.49 | 3/2026 | local currency units |
| Private credit in local currency | 16.04 | 3/2026 | local currency units |
| Private credit in foreign currency | 10.54 | 3/2026 | local currency units |