Compare countries side by side
 Malta |  Belgium | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 14° / 27°C | 3° / 19°C |
| Price level (US = 100) | 69 | 87 |
| Average spending per person a month (PPP $) | 2,579 | 3,037 |
| Income per person (PPP $) | 72,200 | 74,700 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | 1.04 | 0.17 |
| Life expectancy | 83.0 years | 82.3 years |
| Fine-particle pollution | 11 µg/m³ | 8 µg/m³ |
| Forest cover | 1% | 22% |
| Languages (editorial) | Maltese, English | Dutch, French, German |
| English (editorial) | Official | Widely |
| Public transport (editorial) | Moderate | Extensive |
Measured figures come from the World Bank and NASA POWER (see each country page for years and sources). Rows marked editorial are Dareecha's notes.