Religion in Malta

Catholic Christianity is the predominant religion in Malta. The Constitution of Malta establishes Catholicism as the state religion, and it is also reflected in various elements of Maltese culture.

According to a 2018 survey, the overwhelming majority of the Maltese population adheres to Christianity (95.2%) with Catholicism as the main denomination (93.9%).^[4] According to a Eurobarometer survey conducted in 2019, 83% of the population identified as Catholic.^[5] Similarly, the 2021 census of the population found that 82.6% belonged to the Catholic church.^[1]

Malta's patron saints are St Paul, St Publius and St Agatha. The Assumption of Mary known as Santa Marija is the special patron of several towns in Malta and she is celebrated each August 15.^[6][7]

Combined survey figures suggest that around half the population are not practicing Catholics, or adhere to a different religion, or to none.^{[citation needed]}