L-Imsida
L-Imsida, a city in Malta, had a population of 16,609 at the start of 2025. The dwelling profile lists 6,222 main residences and 2,302 secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings in November 2021.
Who L-Imsida may suit
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Population and city profile
The city covered 1.7 km² in 2021. Population density was 7,994 people per km² in 2021.
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 1.7 km2 | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceMalta NSO official material — nso_mt_census_2021_volume1_table1_10_web_extract Source-backed value |
| Foreign-resident share | 64.2 % | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceMalta NSO official material — nso_mt_nr122_2025_table11_web_extract Source-backed value |
| Foreign residents | 10,655 people | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceMalta NSO official material — nso_mt_nr122_2025_table11_web_extract Source-backed value |
| Population density | 7,994 people/km² | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceMalta NSO official material — nso_mt_census_2021_volume1_table1_10_web_extract Source-backed value |
| Population | 16,609 people | 2026-07-18Aging | Official sourceGovernment Gazette no. 21,488 — Estimated Population by Locality, 1 January 2025 Source-backed value |
Housing
Owner occupation accounted for 51.6% of homes in November 2021. The city had 8,524 dwellings in 2021.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings | 8,524 dwellings | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceMalta NSO official material — nso_mt_census_2021_volume_2_web_extract Source-backed value |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 6,222 dwellings | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceCensus of Population and Housing 2021, Volume 2, dwelling tables Source-backed value |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 2,302 dwellings | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceCensus of Population and Housing 2021, Volume 2, dwelling tables Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
Annual PM2.5 was 11.6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Annual NO₂ was 23.3 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO₂ — annual mean | 23.2988 µg/m³ | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceEEA Air Quality Statistics annual observations for Malta Source-backed value |
| PM10 — annual mean | 36.8248 µg/m³ | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceEEA Air Quality Statistics annual observations for Malta Source-backed value |
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 11.5939 µg/m³country median 12.0 — 3% below | 2026-07-182024 | Official sourceEEA Air Quality Statistics annual observations for Malta Source-backed value |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.58 % | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceMalta NSO official material — nso_mt_census_2021_volume2_table2_10_web_extract Source-backed value |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
64.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 10,655 people of 16,609 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
Is the air quality good in L-Imsida?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 11.5939 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EEA Air Quality Statistics annual observations for Malta, checked 2026-07-18.
How many people live in L-Imsida?
The published population is 16,609 people. Source: Government Gazette no. 21,488 — Estimated Population by Locality, 1 January 2025, checked 2026-07-18.
How many foreign residents live in L-Imsida?
10,655 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Malta NSO official material — nso_mt_nr122_2025_table11_web_extract, checked 2026-07-18.
Cities of a similar size in Malta
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Sources
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