Moving to Malta from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Malta — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Malta.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Zimbabwe to Malta, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
106 ↑ 116% vs 2015

people born in Zimbabwe live in Malta · UN DESA

Who's moving to Malta?

Top countries of origin for Malta's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
MT
42.8

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
MT
3.2t

Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Malta leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZW
1.3
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
MT
78.3%

Malta generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
MT
4.5

Malta performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Valletta
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 60°/49°F (16°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 74°/59°F (23°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 69°/57°F (20°/14°C)
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Month Harare Valletta
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Malta. To live, work, or study long-term in Malta, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malta's immigration authority.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter Malta.
Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Zimbabwe without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Malta has 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Zimbabwe?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

What's the weather like in Malta compared to Zimbabwe?

The average high temperature in Valletta is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Valletta receives around 21.8 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW MT
Population 15,121,004 464,186
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112