INTRODUCTION
The Regional Statistics portal stands out as the primary source for those seeking high-quality official statistics at the regional level. It offers a structured and comprehensive overview of key socio-economic and environmental trends shaping Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Where possible, data is broken down by various socio-economic variables, enabling comparisons across different demographic groups and economic sectors. The portal encompasses eight main domains: Demography, Education, Labour Market, Economy, Transport, Tourism, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Resources.
Like any statistical endeavor, compiling and producing regional statistics comes with its own set of challenges. Chief among these are small sample sizes and confidentiality constraints, which often limit the depth of disaggregated data that can be shared. Nonetheless, the National Statistics Office (NSO) remains dedicated to delivering robust and detailed statistics. It employs a range of statistical methods, leveraging both primary and secondary data sources, to provide users with as much meaningful information as possible.