Embassy of Malta in Panama, Panama; address General Bank Tower Building, 8th Floor, Office 802, Aquilino de la Guardia Street and 47, Marbella, Panamá. Head…
Head of mission: Mr. Del Bono, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Panama, 23 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. Horacio Valdes Barrios, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Malta offers a compelling mix of history, culture, and modern tourism, making it an appealing destination for some Panamanian travelers. With around 400,000 Panamanians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Malta's unique attractions worth exploring.
Malta is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Panama. It ranks 26th out of 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night. In comparison, Panama ranks 94th among 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating a higher level of crime. When looking at murder rates, Malta has a significantly lower rate of 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to Panama's 12.7. Additionally, Malta has no recorded female murders, while Panama has a rate of 2.0. In terms of organized crime, Malta scores better in several categories, such as mafia presence (Malta: 1.5 vs. Panama: 7.5) and arms trafficking (Malta: 2.5 vs. Panama: 6.5). However, both countries have similar scores for crime networks and state crime. Overall, tourists from Panama can feel relatively safe visiting Malta, given its lower crime rates and better scores in organized crime indices.