Iceland vs Malta: School-age population
Iceland
20,066
in 2025
Malta
18,015
in 2024
Iceland rank
67th
Malta rank
68th
School-age population over time
- Iceland
- Malta
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 20,066 against 18,015 in Malta, a difference of 2,051.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times Malta's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 67th and Malta ranks 68th of 72 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,517 | 11,444 | 6,072 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 18,189 | 17,114 | 1,075 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 18,464 | 17,588 | 876.2 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Iceland or Malta?
- Iceland, at 20,066 against 18,015 in Malta as of 2025.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Iceland and Malta?
- 2,051, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malta?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Malta rank globally for school-age population?
- Iceland ranks 67th and Malta ranks 68th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (upper secondary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.