Lowest Poverty in Malta

Top 31 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Malta

1 Żejtun 67 4.2%

2 San Pawl il-Baħar 52 4.2%

3 Birkirkara 04 4.2%

4 Mosta 35 4.2%

5 Sliema 56 4.2%

6 Qormi 43 4.2%

7 Żabbar 64 4.2%

8 Naxxar 38 4.2%

9 San Ġwann 48 4.2%

10 Swieqi 57 4.2%

11 San Ġiljan 49 4.2%

12 Imsida 23 4.2%

13 Birżebbuġa 05 4.2%

14 Fgura 08 4.2%

15 Rabat 45 4.2%

16 Gżira 17 4.2%

17 Marsa 31 4.2%

18 Mellieħa 34 4.2%

19 Attard 01 4.2%

20 Haz-Zebbug 65 4.2%

21 Żurrieq 68 4.2%

22 Marsaskala 32 4.2%

23 Ħamrun 18 4.2%

24 Siġġiewi 55 4.2%

25 Paola 39 4.2%

26 Tarxien 59 4.2%

27 Santa Venera 53 4.2%

28 Valletta 60 4.2%

29 Victoria 46 4.2%

30 Luqa 30 4.2%

31 Cospicua 06 4.2%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Malta demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Żejtun has a poverty rate of just 4.2%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 4.2% of residents in Żejtun live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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