Malta’s economic performance has been excellent, with the EPI score projected to be 95.1%, or an A- level, in 2015.

The Maltese economy is characterized by a high degree of openness to trade and financial flows and has enjoyed one of the fastest rates of GDP growth within the Eurozone. Growth is mainly based on internal factors and Malta’s external sector performance has been largely unimpressive, reflecting euro zone weakness and a steady erosion of the country’s export competitiveness.

The 5-Minute Economist projects Malta’s EPI score to stay slightly below 95%, or a B+ level, until 2020.