Malta

EU Member • Coordinates: 35.94°N, 14.38°E

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CO2 Emissions

2.50k
kt CO2
Per capita: 5.80 t
Progress: 45%
Target: Net zero by 2050

Renewable Energy

10.20%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 30% by 2030

Floor Sealing

24.3%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050

Waste Management

12.4%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 2.80k kg

Legally Regulated Metrics

CO2 Emissions

Total Emissions
2.50k kt CO2
Per Capita
5.8 t
Year
2026
Progress
45%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Legal Basis
Malta Climate Action Plan, EU Climate Law

Renewable Energy

Percentage
10.2%
Target
30%
Target Year
2030
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
EU Renewable Energy Directive

Floor Sealing

Percentage
24.3%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
EU Soil Framework Directive

News-Relevant Metrics

Waste Generation

Total
2.80k kg
Per Capita
6400 kg
Year
2026

Recycling Rate

Percentage
12.4%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026

Data Sources & Methodology

Last Updated: 2026-08-26

Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026

Next Update: 2026-09-25

For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.