Maltese Preferred Language, But Youth Choosing English More

Jun 6 2025

A new State of the Nation survey has revealed what language people in Malta really consider their main one – and the results might surprise you.

A big 74.5% of people said Maltese is their primary language, showing the national tongue is still strong. But here comes the twist – more people than ever are now saying they have two main languages.

Over 1 in 5 people (21.1%) said they see both Maltese and English as their primary languages. And guess who is leading this change? Young people.

A massive 37.2% of those aged 16 to 25 said they use both English and Maltese as their main languages. This shows a new generation that is growing up fully bilingual.

Only 4.3% of people said English alone is their main language. So while Maltese still leads, English is becoming a bigger part of daily life, especially for younger people.

Experts say this shift could be because of social media, streaming, and school systems that use both languages more than ever before.

So what does this mean for the future of Maltese? Is it at risk, or are we just becoming more flexible with how we speak? One thing is sure – the language landscape in Malta is changing fast.

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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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