The vision also seeks to see Malta rank among the top five EU countries in overall life satisfaction—a measure that combines financial security, work-life balance, social cohesion, and personal well-being.

To reach these goals, Malta is committing to reducing energy poverty, enhancing workforce participation, improving public health outcome and raising educational attainment, with a focus on aligning education with industry needs

The government plans to track these indicators through a national dashboard, with regular reporting overseen by a new Programme Management Office (PMO).

While no specific population growth targets are listed, the document acknowledges challenges tied to rapid population increase, including pressure on infrastructure, housing affordability, and reliance on foreign labour. In response, Malta will adopt a skills-based integration strategy for migrants and promote compact, livable communities through improved spatial planning.

The overarching goal, the document states, is to move beyond GDP as the sole measure of progress and instead focus on what it calls the “lived experience”—health, fairness, sustainability, and peace of mind.

Can Malta achieve these goals?