Malta Registers Positive International Investment Decision Of €19.4 billion

Recent data published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) highlights Malta's continued strength as a global financial centre. Malta registered a positive international investment position of €19.4 billion at the end of last year. The figures show that the country holds considerably more assets overseas than it owes to foreign entities, underlining the resilience and international reach of the Maltese economy.

According to the NSO release, both foreign assets and liabilities rose by €15.5 billion compared with 2024, with the gap between the two remaining stable. This points to a financial system that is expanding in scale while holding firm on its external footing.

Malta's foreign assets climbed to €715 billion, over 80% coming from direct investment - meaning Maltese-owned companies and investments abroad. A €20 billion increase in direct investment drove most of this growth, reflecting the increasing global ambitions of Maltese businesses. 

On the liabilities side, foreign investment in Malta reached nearly €696 billion. Once again, direct investment made up the largest share, a clear indication of the confidence that international companies continue to place in Malta as a base for long-term operations.

Taken together, the figures are encouraging for 2025 and reinforce Malta's reputation as a dynamic, internationally engaged economy - one that attracts significant foreign investment while also expanding its own global footprint. With that momentum carrying into 2026, the data is good news for policymakers, business leaders and investors.