1 in 4 Maltese Wish They Were Born in Another Country

Jun 6 2025

A new State of the Nation survey has revealed a surprising truth – nearly a quarter of Maltese people (23.0%) say they wish they were born and raised somewhere else.

Even though the majority (73.0%) said they are happy being born in Malta, the number of people wanting a different birthplace has doubled since 2021, when it was just 6.3%.

And the biggest shock?

Young people are the ones dreaming of being born abroad the most. A huge 26.7% of 16 to 25-year-olds said they wish they were born elsewhere. That number jumps to 34.8% in the 36 to 45 age group.

But older people feel differently. Only 9.7% of those aged 66+ wish they were born in another country. And in Gozo, people seem the happiest of all – only 12.3% of Gozitans said they’d prefer to be born somewhere else.

In 2021, only a few wanted to be born in another country. That number grew each year and reached 23% in 2025. Younger and middle-aged people are more likely to want to be born elsewhere, while older people are more thankful they were born in Malta.

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67 Year Old Man Dies After Falling Off Mosta Roof

Jun 6 2025

Today, at around 0715hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in a residence in Triq l-Antinni, Mosta.

Preliminary investigations showed that a 67 year old man fell off a height of around one storey from his house’s roof.

A medical team was on site, as well as Civil Protection officers, and he was taken to Mater Dei Hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations are still ongoing.

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Every Year, More People In Malta Feel Less Broke

Jun 6 2025

Big news from the latest State of the Nation survey – people in Malta say their quality of life is getting better, and parents with kids are leading the way!

While many say their living standard has stayed the same, something big is changing. Fewer people now think they’re living just an average life. Why? Because more say their quality of life is now above average!

Here’s the jaw-dropper:

27.7% of people with children under 16 said their quality of life is better than average. That’s more than double the amount of those without kids, only 12.7%.

When it comes to money, the story is mixed:

Nearly half the country (47.6%) said their financial situation stayed the same as last year.

But a hopeful 34.8% said things got better, while only 17.6% said they’re worse off.

And every year, more people are saying their money situation is improving.

There’s even good news about rights.

Most people (63.6%) believe their rights are being protected. And for the first time in years, fewer people are worried about losing their rights – dropping to just 5.3% this year.

Young people are the most confident. Around 76.2% of those under 35 said their rights are being respected.

So while life’s not perfect, the numbers say one thing loud and clear – more people are feeling secure, hopeful, and living better than before.

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Breaking: Gozitans Happier Than Maltese

Jun 6 2025

A big rise in happiness has been revealed in this year’s State of the Nation survey – and Gozo is leading the way!

In 2025, 72.1% of people said they are happy with their life. That’s a jump of 6.6% from last year. And guess what? Gozitans are the happiest of all, with a massive 82.8% saying they feel good about their lives.

But that’s not all. This year also saw the highest number of people ever saying they feel successful. A huge 73.9% of people said they feel they have succeeded in life. Even more shocking, over 90% of those who pay the highest income tax said they feel successful – an incredible 90.4%!

The survey also found that more people believe they’ll be living a better life within a year. In 2023, only 39.1% believed that. Now in 2025, that number has grown to 47%.

Young people are the most hopeful. An unbelievable 79.1% of young people think their life will get better in the next 12 months.

The survey, revealed today at Verdala Palace under the patronage of President Myriam Spiteri Debono, was led by consultant Lou Bondi and statistician Vincent Marmara.

This report shows something clear: more people are smiling, dreaming, and believing in a better future.

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Graphs: L-Istat tan-Nazzjon, Web Photo: Gozo in the House