The Nationalist Party on Thursday expressed its satisfaction at the latest figures published by Eurostat, which confirm that Malta has made considerable progress in the statistics relating to early school leavers, with Malta now registering a percentage below the European average of 9.1%. These statistics confirm that Malta is moving in the right direction,
Malta's rate of early leaving from education and training (ELET) has fallen to 8.6% in 2026, according to new data published by Eurostat. The figure is below both the EU average of 9.1% and the bloc's 2030 target of 9%, marking the first time Malta has gone under the European average, the government said Wednesday. Education Minister Clifton Grima
Malta has recorded its lowest-ever early school leaving rate, the Education Ministry said on Wednesday, quoting Eurostat figures. It said the latest figures showed Malta has dropped below the EU average for the first time. Malta's rate of early leaving from education and training stood at 8.6%. The EU average is 9.1%. This, the ministry said, was a