The Numbers Behind Malta’s Election Turnout: 87.4% In 2026

Daiva — Sun, 31 May 2026 07:32:28 +0000

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

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The Numbers Behind Malta’s Election Turnout: 87.4% In 2026