European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) vs Malta: Material import dependency

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
22.1%
in 2025
Malta
77.1%
in 2025
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank
1st
Malta rank
3rd

Material import dependency over time

  • European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
  • Malta
20406080200020122025

How they compare

Malta currently reports 77.1% against 22.1% in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), a difference of 55.0%.

That makes Malta's figure about 3.5 times European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)'s.

Across all 26 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st and Malta ranks 3rd of 1 regions.

Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 21.6% 46.4% 24.8% Malta
2010s 23.3% 70.4% 47.1% Malta
2020s 22.6% 74.1% 51.6% Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher material import dependency, European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) or Malta?
Malta, at 77.1% against 22.1% in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) as of 2025.
What is the difference in material import dependency between European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Malta?
55.0%, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Malta?
26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
How do European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) and Malta rank globally for material import dependency?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st and Malta ranks 3rd of 1 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Material import dependency. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Material import dependency
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 1,000 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed