Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malta  | Portugal  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Malta | Portuguese Republic |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Valletta | Lisbon |
Latitude  | 35° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 14° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Malta is 316 sq km, and the total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km. Malta is smaller than Portugal by 91,914 sq km. Malta is around 291.87 times smaller than Portugal.
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 316 Sq km | 92,230 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 91,914 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 122 Sq Mile | 35,610 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 35,488 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.001 % | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Valletta | Lisbon |
Demonyms  | Maltese | Portuguese |
Official Languages  | Maltese, English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 88.5 % | 84.8 % |
The people of Malta are called Maltese, and the people of Portugal are called Portuguese.
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +356 | +351 |
Internet TLD  | .mt | .pt |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MT | PT |
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | L-Innu Malti | A Portuguesa |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Maltese Anthem | The Portuguese |
National Animal  | Pharaoh Hound | Iberian Wolf |
National Bird  | Blue Rock Thrush | Barcelos Rooster |
National Flower  | Maltese Centaury | Porcelain Rose |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Green and red |
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 12:39 AM | 11:39 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+0 (Western European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Malta is [12:39 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Portugal is [11:39 PM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
Malta is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Portugal.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malta as of 2023 is estimated to be around 553,214, and the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malta had 9,972,133 less people than Portugal.
The annual Population Growth in Malta is 2.65% and the annual population growth in Portugal is 0.07%.
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 10.9 % | 12.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 72.2 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.9 % | 19.5 % |
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Valletta | Lisbon |
Current Time | 12:39 AM | 11:39 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 10.30 Degree Celsius | 11.97 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.14 km/hr, 290 Degree | 5.14 km/hr, 40 Degree |
Humidity  | 76 % | 56 % |
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.15 (Births Per Woman) | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 47.57 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 27.79 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (199 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 19 people per 100K population) | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 1.9 (people per 100K population) | 7.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.06 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Malta, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 199 people per 100,000 people in Malta, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Malta, spent [ 10.58% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malta | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 32.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 8.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Malta, are 1.48 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Portugal.
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