Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Malta's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.4%, and the monthly rate was -0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Malta have risen by 23.4%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Malta's annual food inflation rate was 3.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.7%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Malta have changed by 56.3% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Malta recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 2.2%, and the monthly rate was -0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Malta have increased by 17.5%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Malta's annual clothing inflation rate stood at -3.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Malta have changed by 2.2% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Malta's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 1.8%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Malta have changed by 31.0% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Malta's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 2.5%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Malta have changed by 27.2% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Malta's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 3.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Malta have changed by 26.2% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Malta's annual transport inflation rate was 2.7%, and the monthly rate was -0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Malta have changed by 16.5% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Malta recorded an annual communications inflation rate of -5.5%, and the monthly rate was -1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Malta have changed by -21.8% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Malta's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 3.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Malta have changed by 18.3% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Malta's annual education inflation rate was 4.3%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Malta have changed by 37.1% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Malta's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 3.1%, and the monthly rate was -4.6%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Malta have changed by 11.8% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Malta recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 0%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Malta have changed by -1.6% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Malta's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.2%, and the monthly rate was -1.7%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Malta have changed by 20.9% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Malta was 2.4%, representing a change of -0.1 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 123.43 for Malta as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were -0.4% in Malta.
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Malta's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.