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Official statistics tabled in parliament have revealed a significant and systemic wage disparity in Malta's labour market. The data shows that in 2024, non-Maltese employees earned an average annual gross salary of €18,278, which is nearly €4,000 less than the €22,260 average for Maltese nationals—a pay gap of approximately 20%. With foreign workers now constituting over one-third of Malta's total workforce, this revelation has sparked intense public and political debate.
Critics argue the gap highlights vulnerabilities and potential exploitation within the country's economic model, which relies heavily on imported labour. The figures are also cited in discussions about overpopulation and infrastructure strain, prompting calls for stronger enforcement of equal pay regulations and a re-evaluation of Malta's
Critics argue the gap highlights vulnerabilities and potential exploitation within the country's economic model, which relies heavily on imported labour. The figures are also cited in discussions about overpopulation and infrastructure strain, prompting calls for stronger enforcement of equal pay regulations and a re-evaluation of Malta's