Death rate: 7.35 deaths/1,000 population (1998 est.)
Net migration rate: 1.45 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1998 est.)
Sex ratio: at birth: 1.06 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.01 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.73 male(s)/female (1998 est.)
Infant mortality rate: 7.57 deaths/1,000 live births (1998 est.)
Life expectancy at birth: total population: 77.6 years male: 75.3 years female: 80.05 years (1998 est.)
Total fertility rate: 1.73 children born/woman (1998 est.)
Nationality: noun: Maltese (singular and plural) adjective: Maltese
Ethnic groups: Maltese (descendants of ancient Carthaginians and Phoenicians, with strong elements of Italian and other Mediterranean stock)
Religions: Roman Catholic 98%
Languages: Maltese (official), English (official)