Malta recorded more births than deaths during the first six months of 2026, according to new figures released by Identità. Between January and June, the Public Registry recorded 2,375 births, including 1,216 boys and 1,159 girls, compared to 2,206 deaths, resulting in a natural increase of 169 people. Of the births, 166 were registered in Gozo, while
Identità registered more births than deaths in the first six months of the year. According to data released Monday by the identity agency, between January and June of this year, the public registry registered a total of 2,375 new births, of which 1,216 were boys and 1,159 were girls. Of these, 166 were born in Gozo. Meanwhile, the total number of deaths
Identità handed 112 people over to the police for further investigations and possible legal action during the first six months of 2026, as the agency stepped up enforcement related to residence permits and its internal processes, figures published by the agency show. The agency said it remained committed to providing efficient, secure, accessible and
