# Joseph Muscat

_Former Prime Minister of Malta_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Joseph Muscat is a Maltese politician who served as the 13th prime minister of Malta from 2013 to 2020 and leader of the Labour Party from 2008 to 2020.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 January 1974 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pietà, Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; journalist; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P106))
- **Political party:** Labour Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P102))
- **Education:** University of Malta; University of Bristol; St Aloysius' College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P69))
- **Spouse:** Michelle Muscat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Malta (9 March 2013 – 13 January 2020); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (2013–2020); Leader of the Opposition (1 October 2008 – 11 March 2013); Member of the European Parliament (20 July 2004 – 30 September 2008); member of the 13th House of Representatives of Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; National Maltese Order of Merit; Order of Saint Michael and Saint George; Order of Honour; Order pro Merito Melitensi; Person of the Year in Organized Crime and Corruption (Ironic denominación, not a real award) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** JosephMuscat_JM ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P2002))
- **Instagram:** josephmuscat_jm ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Joseph Muscat born?**  
Joseph Muscat was born on 22 January 1974 in Pietà, Malta.

**What positions has Joseph Muscat held?**  
Positions held by Joseph Muscat include: Prime Minister of Malta (2013–2020); Member of the House of Representatives of Malta (2013–2020); Leader of the Opposition (2008–2013); Member of the European Parliament (2004–2008); member of the 13th House of Representatives of Malta.

**Where did Joseph Muscat study?**  
Joseph Muscat was educated at University of Malta, University of Bristol, St Aloysius' College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Joseph Muscat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Muscat) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q938224](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q938224) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Joseph Muscat, cropped.jpg by PI malta? (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joseph_Muscat,_cropped.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Joseph Muscat". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/joseph-muscat. Retrieved 10 November 2026.