VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Moody’s has reaffirmed Malta’s A2 credit rating with a stable outlook following its latest periodic review, underscoring the country’s strong economic fundamentals.
The international ratings agency said Malta remains supported by robust economic growth, moderate public debt and limited exposure to external shocks.
Prime Minister Robert Abela welcomed the decision, noting that Malta retained a stable outlook while five other European Union countries recently received negative outlooks from Moody’s.
Although the agency slightly revised Malta’s 2026 GDP growth forecast downward from 4% to 3.5%, it said the figure remains well above the EU average of 2.2%.
Moody’s also highlighted improvements in public finances, with Malta’s fiscal deficit narrowing to 2.2% of GDP in 2025 from 3.4% the previous year, aided by stronger growth and improved tax collection.
Public debt is projected to remain stable at around 46.3% of GDP before gradually declining.
The agency noted that early elections scheduled for 30 May are not expected to result in major policy shifts affecting Malta’s credit profile.
However, Moody’s warned that concerns over rule of law, corruption and anti-money laundering oversight remain key challenges requiring further progress.
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