FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Malta recorded a net international investment position (IIP) of 18.4 billion euros ($19.9 billion) at the end of 2024, reflecting a 0.7 billion euro decline from the previous year, according to data released Tuesday by the National Statistics Office.
The decrease was attributed to a higher rise in foreign liabilities, which increased by 38.5 billion euros, compared to a 37.7 billion euro rise in foreign assets.
The growth in assets was driven primarily by a 26.9 billion euro increase in direct investment, which accounted for 80.5% of Malta’s total external assets of 697.1 billion euros in 2024.
The report highlights Malta’s continued reliance on direct investment while managing fluctuations in its international investment standing.