Human development index (HDI), an index based on life expectancy, education and GDP (max. 1)
0.839
World rank in HDI
37
Key economic sectors (% of GDP in 2002)
Services (65); industry (32); agriculture (3) (2009)
Unemployment in 2015
5.8%
Main religious denominations
Roman Catholic (97%)
Political system
The House of Representatives consists of 65 members, from which a prime minister and cabinet are appointed
Electoral system
Members of the House are directly represented by a plurality system
Current (March 2017) leaders
President: Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca (b.1958), since April 2014 Prime Minister: Joseph Muscat (b.1974),since March 2013
Previous leaders:
Presidents: George Abela (2009-2014); Edward Fenech Adami (2004-2009) Prime Ministers: Lawrence Gonzi (2004-2013); Edward Fenech Adami (1987-1996; 1998-2004); Alfred Sant (1996-1998)
Joined the EU/EC
2004
Commissioner from country in Barroso II College of Commissioners, and portfolio
John Dalli (Health and Consumer Policy), Tonio Borg (Health)
Number of MEPs
6
Turnout in 2014 EP elections
74·8% (78·8% in 2009)
Member of eurozone
Yes
Except where a specific reference is inserted, the sources for this profile are either Neill Nugent’s book itself, or Barry Turner (ed.), The Statesman’s Yearbook Online, Basingstoke and New York: Palgrave Macmillan. If your library subscribes, you can gain access at http://www.statesmansyearbook.com
