In the first quarter of 2025, Malta’s stock of licensed motor vehicles rose by 1,744, reaching a total of 447,455 by the end of March.
Passenger cars made up the majority at 74%, followed by commercial and agricultural vehicles at 14.3%, and motorcycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, quadricycles, and ATVs at 11.1%.
Buses and minibuses remained below 1% of the total. The average net increase stood at 19 vehicles per day.
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A total of 4,924 new vehicles were licensed during this period, averaging 55 per day.
Of these, 63.2% were passenger cars and 20.3% were motorcycles and similar vehicles. Slightly more than half (51.3%) were brand new, while the remaining 48.7% were used.
Meanwhile, 6,709 vehicles were taken off the road, mainly due to being garaged (43.9%), resold (31.9%), or scrapped (22.8%). During the same period, 3,840 vehicles returned to the road after restrictions were lifted—mostly those that had been resold (50%) or garaged (49.3%).
By the end of March, petrol vehicles accounted for 58.1% of all licensed vehicles, diesel for 34.9%, and electric or plug-in hybrids for 4.1%.
Notably, the electric and hybrid categories continued to grow, with plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles registering quarterly increases of up to 13.7%.
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Over the course of two days, the venue was transformed into a lively hub of activity, showcasing artisanal craftsmanship, interactive exhibitions, entertainment, and family-friendly games. Visitors had the unique opportunity to get a closer look at the skilled work carried out by the 600 employees of the Public Works Department on national projects, while also enjoying quality time with their children and loved ones.
Farrugia concluded by expressing his satisfaction at seeing families appreciating the dedication of public workers, noting, “It was heartening to watch children playing freely while families came together to celebrate the work that often happens behind the scenes.”
