Macro-economic Data

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    A. Demography and Macroeconomy

    A.1 Population
    VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
    Total population.43 million.43 million.42 million
    WDI
    		A.1.1
    Average household size2.62.62.6
    EuroStat
    		A.1.3
    Urban population (% of total)95.41% of total95.28% of total95.14% of total
    WDI
    		A.1.4
    Urban population growth (annual %)1.06%1.08%1.09%
    WDI
    		A.1.5
    A.2 Economy
    VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
    GDP, current prices (U.S. dollars)9,761 USD (millions)10,582 USD (millions)10,056 USD (millions)
    WEO
    		A.2.1
    GDP based on PPP valuation of country GDP (Current international dollar)15,459 USD (millions)14,393 USD (millions)13,651 USD (millions)
    WEO
    		A.2.2
    GDP per capita, current prices (U.S. dollars)22,734.23 USD 25,253.76 USD 24,113.41 USD
    WEO
    		A.2.3
    GDP based on PPP per capita GDP (Current international dollar)36,004.96 USD 33,836.1 USD 32,397.16 USD
    WEO
    		A.2.4
    GDP, constant prices (Percent change)6.34%3.73%4.06%
    WEO
    		A.2.5
    Inflation, end of period consumer prices (Percent change)1.25%.38%1.01%
    WEO
    		A.2.6
    GDP, deflator (Index)110.82108.29106.31
    WEO
    		A.2.7
    Consumer price index108.16106.98106.65
    WDI
    		A.2.8
    Growth in urban household income (%/year)A.2.13
    Employment (% of total laborforce)A.2.14
    Interest Rates:A.2.15
    Central bank lending/discount rateNot availableNot availableNot available
    IFS
    		A.2.15.1
    Yield on 3 months treasury billsNot availableNot available.58%
    IFS
    		A.2.15.2
    Yield on 10-year Government bond1.49%2.61%3.36%
    IFS
    		A.2.15.3
    Average bank deposit rateNot availableNot availableNot available
    IFS
    		A.2.15.4
    Lending rateNot availableNot availableNot available
    IFS
    		A.2.15.5
    B. Housing Market
    B.1 Housing Stock: Production, Transactions
    VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
    Number of dwelling units:B.1.1
    Characteristics of housing stock:B.1.3
    Tenure in urban areas (%):B.1.4
    Owner-occupied units80.8% of total80% of total80.3% of total
    EuroStat
    		B.1.4.1
    % of owner units with a mortgage20.4% of total19.9% of total18.6% of total
    EuroStat
    		B.1.4.2
    Private rental units2.4% of total2% of total1.6% of total
    EuroStat
    		B.1.4.3
    Estimated Number of units completed/yearB.1.5
    B.2 Housing Prices and Cost for Urban Areas or Capital City
    VariableEnd of 2015End of 2014End of 2013SourcesVar ID
    Median urban house price in USD:B.2.1
    Median house price to median annual HH income:B.2.2
    Annual average % change in median house prices:B.2.3
    Yearly Rate3.71%3.71%3.71%B.2.3.1
    M2 construction cost for median quality houseB.2.4

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    Notes: "IFS Note: ""Weighted average of the rates charged by banks on loans with fixed interest rates and with own funds to individuals and corp. The rate is weighted by loan amounts."""
    Notes: "IFS Note: ""Weighted average of the rates charged by banks on loans with fixed interest rates and with own funds to individuals and corp. The rate is weighted by loan amounts."""
    Notes: "IFS Note: ""Weighted average of the rates charged by banks on loans with fixed interest rates and with own funds to individuals and corp. The rate is weighted by loan amounts."""
    Notes: "IFS Note: ""Weighted average of the rates charged by banks on loans with fixed interest rates and with own funds to individuals and corp. The rate is weighted by loan amounts."""
    Notes: "IFS Note: ""Weighted average of the rates charged by banks on loans with fixed interest rates and with own funds to individuals and corp. The rate is weighted by loan amounts."""
    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 2010=100
    Notes: 90% for a purchase under 600,000 euro, 80% for above 600,000 euro
    Notes: 90% for a purchase under 600,000 euro, 80% for above 600,000 euro
    Notes: 90% for a purchase under 600,000 euro, 80% for above 600,000 euro
    Notes: 90% for a purchase under 600,000 euro, 80% for above 600,000 euro
    Notes: A capital gains tax of 12% must be paid on the transfer of real property.
    Notes: Based on growth rate of 7.5% from the previous year by the IMF.
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Calculated using GDP (Current) data from WEO (IMF) and Mortgage data from Central Bank of Malta
    Notes: Figure is for national percentage. Data drawn from "Distribution of population by tenure status, type of household and income group Table (source: SILC) [ilc_lvho02]"
    Notes: Figure is for national percentage. Data drawn from "Distribution of population by tenure status, type of household and income group Table (source: SILC) [ilc_lvho02]"
    Notes: Figure is for national percentage. Data drawn from "Distribution of population by tenure status, type of household and income group Table (source: SILC) [ilc_lvho02]"
    Notes: Figure is for national percentage. Data drawn from "Distribution of population by tenure status, type of household and income group Table (source: SILC) [ilc_lvho02]"
    Notes: Figure is for national percentage. Data drawn from "Distribution of population by tenure status, type of household and income group Table (source: SILC) [ilc_lvho02]"
    Notes: Rental income is taxed at a rate of 15%
    Notes: Represents cumulative change of median house prices from 2011-2016 of 20%. Rate is constant across years so after 5 years the accumulation is 20%.
    Notes: Represents cumulative change of median house prices from 2011-2016 of 20%. Rate is constant across years so after 5 years the accumulation is 20%.
    Notes: Represents cumulative change of median house prices from 2011-2016 of 20%. Rate is constant across years so after 5 years the accumulation is 20%.
    Notes: Represents cumulative change of median house prices from 2011-2016 of 20%. Rate is constant across years so after 5 years the accumulation is 20%.
    Notes: Represents cumulative change of median house prices from 2011-2016 of 20%. Rate is constant across years so after 5 years the accumulation is 20%.
    Notes: Typically, the maximum LTV is 90%. However, HSBC Bank does make exceptions for first time buyers who don't have the 10% front contribution if extra security is provided.
    Notes: Typically, the maximum LTV is 90%. However, HSBC Bank does make exceptions for first time buyers who don't have the 10% front contribution if extra security is provided.
    Notes: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI); rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. In general, there is a lag of at least one year on this value in the WDI, but preliminary estimates are often available earlier.
    Notes: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI); rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. In general, there is a lag of at least one year on this value in the WDI, but preliminary estimates are often available earlier.
    Notes: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI); rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. In general, there is a lag of at least one year on this value in the WDI, but preliminary estimates are often available earlier.
    Notes: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI); rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. In general, there is a lag of at least one year on this value in the WDI, but preliminary estimates are often available earlier.
    Notes: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. World Bank’s World Development Indicators (WDI); rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. In general, there is a lag of at least one year on this value in the WDI, but preliminary estimates are often available earlier.