The Central Bank of Malta published the 2020 Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS), providing updated evidence on the financial position and economic behaviour of households in Malta. The release forms the fifth wave of the survey and is part of the European Central Bank’s HFCS, based on a representative sample of 1,000 households and co-financed by the European Union. The report covers household finances, spending patterns and debt obligations, and compares the 2020 results with the previous survey to show trends in wealth accumulation and changes in indebtedness. A companion visual dashboard has been made available alongside the report.
Central Bank of Malta 2026-03-06
Central Bank of Malta unveils 2020 Household Finance and Consumption Survey findings on household wealth, spending and debt
The Central Bank of Malta released the 2020 Household Finance and Consumption Survey, detailing the financial position and economic behaviour of Maltese households. This fifth wave of the survey, part of the European Central Bank's initiative, includes data from 1,000 households and highlights trends in wealth and indebtedness. A visual dashboard accompanies the report for enhanced data interpretation.