Sliema Population 2026
Sliema has a population of 22,591, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇹 Malta, located in Tas-Sliema. Roughly 4.1% of Malta's population lives here. It is about 1.4× smaller than San Pawl il-Baħar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,591
Rank in Malta
#4
Coordinates
35.91°N, 14.50°E
~40 m elevation · Europe/Malta
Distance to capital (Valletta)
2 km
1 miles, straight line
Cities near Sliema
- Valletta6,794 people · ~2 km away
- Birkirkara24,356 people · ~4 km away
- Qormi16,801 people · ~5 km away
- Żabbar15,648 people · ~5 km away
- Mosta23,482 people · ~7 km away
- San Pawl il-Baħar32,042 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sliema?
Sliema has a population of 22,591 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Malta.
What region is Sliema in?
Sliema is located in Tas-Sliema, Malta.
Is Sliema the capital of Malta?
No, the capital of Malta is Valletta, about 2 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.