Madagascar

Republic of Madagascar

"The world's fourth-largest island, known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth."

Eastern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Semi‑Presidential Republic

Capital City

Antananarivo

-18.92°, 47.52°

Official Languages

French, Malagasy

Population

31.2M

Total Area

587.04K km²

Population Density

53.14 people per km²

Currency

Malagasy ariary

Ar

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#49
31,195,932

Total Population+2.5%

2023
#173
63.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#55
40.6%

Urban Population

2023
#28
3.97

Fertility Rate

2023
#179
20.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#133
$15.8B

GDP+3.8%

2023
#187
$506.2

GDP per Capita

2023
#155
9.9%

Inflation

2023
#40
3%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#136
42.5

Gini Index

2012

Frequently Asked Questions About Madagascar

What is the capital of Madagascar?

Madagascar's capital city is Antananarivo.

What is the population of Madagascar?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Madagascar is approximately 31.2M people. This makes it the 49th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Madagascar?

Madagascar spans a total area of approximately 587,041 square kilometers (226,657.7 square miles).

Which continent is Madagascar in?

Madagascar is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Madagascar?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Madagascar is approximately $15.79B USD. This ranks Madagascar as the 133rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.