The Numbers Behind Malta’s Election Turnout: 87.4% In 2026
Maltese voters turn out in numbers that most democracies can only envy. In a country where voting is entirely voluntary, turnout has long ranked among the highest in the world.
In 2026, total voter turnout reached 87.42%, up by 1.8% from 2022.
Across the 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2017 general elections, the figure drifted downward yet never once fell below 92%. Then came 2022, when turnout slipped by roughly 7 points from the previous election to 85.6%.
The electorate itself has been steadily expanding. Between 2003 and 2022, the roll of registered voters grew by 19.2%, climbing from 297,930 to 355,075. By 2026, the number of eligible voters reached 356,832, a net gain of 1,767.
This year, the highest turnout was in the 7th district, and the lowest was in the 12th.
| Year | Registered voters | Votes cast | Turnout | Change |
| 2003 | 297,930 | 285,122 | 95.70% | — |
| 2008 | 315,357 | 294,214 | 93.30% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 333,072 | 309,600 | 93.00% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 341,856 | 314,696 | 92.10% | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 355,075 | 304,050 | 85.60% | -6.5% |
| 2026 | 356,832 | 311,949 | 87.42% | +1.8% |
These are the results by district:
| District | 2026 | 2022 | 2003 |
| District 12 | 81.39% | 80.0 | 94.9 |
| District 10 | 82.58% | 80.9 | 95.3 |
| District 9 | 85.47% | 83.7 | 95.4 |
| District 11 | 87.58% | 85.6 | 95.5 |
| District 1 | 87.43% | 85.9 | 95.5 |
| District 8 | 88.25% | 86.0 | 96.0 |
| District 3 | 88.31% | 86.4 | 96.1 |
| District 4 | 88.69% | 86.9 | 95.9 |
| District 2 | 88.87% | 87.1 | 95.7 |
| District 5 | 89.48% | 87.4 | 96.0 |
| District 6 | 88.89% | 87.5 | 95.9 |
| District 7 | 89.73% | 87.6 | 96.9 |
| District 13 | 89.43% | 88.0 | 95.0 |
