Madagascar Statistics

Population

32,740,678 people (2025)

Total GDP

$18.7B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$595 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.487 (183.)

About Madagascar

Madagascar is world's fourth-largest island with unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. The country has 90% endemic species including lemurs, baobab trees, and diverse ecosystems. Malagasy culture blends African, Asian, and French influences.

The nation has tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons affecting agriculture. Madagascar has presidential republic with political instability challenges. The country has vanilla production, mining potential, and tourism development.

Antananarivo is highland capital with colonial architecture and cultural diversity. Madagascar has 18 different ethnic groups with shared Malagasy language. The island has unique biodiversity requiring conservation efforts.

Traditional Malagasy culture includes ancestor worship, oral traditions, and rice cultivation ceremonies. The country has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Malagasy cuisine features rice, zebu meat, and tropical ingredients.

The population is 29 million with rural lifestyle and biodiversity challenges. Madagascar offers unique evolution showcase, cultural diversity, and natural wonders in isolated African island.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$18.7B
$17.3B
$15.9B
$14.5B
$13.1B
$14.1B
$13.1B
$14.4B
$15.3B
$15.9B
$17.4B
$18.7B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
19.7%
0-14
19.2%
10.1%
15-24
10.0%
12.9%
25-44
12.8%
5.8%
45-64
6.0%
1.6%
65+
1.9%
Male
Female
%50.2 (16.421.791)
%49.8 (16.318.887)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 85.341.148 +0.45% 146.7
2090 80.992.577 +0.62% 139.2
2080 75.512.394 +0.81% 129.8
2070 68.926.090 +1.05% 118.5
2060 61.352.873 +1.32% 105.5
2050 53.185.475 +1.59% 91.4
2040 44.846.895 +1.88% 77.1
2030 36.693.183 +2.22% 63.1
2025 NOW 32.740.678 +2.43% 56.3
2020 28.953.556 +2.6% 49.8
2015 25.426.702 +2.67% 43.7
2010 22.183.340 +2.95% 38.1
2005 19.159.707 +2.97% 32.9
2000 16.516.338 +3.22% 28.4
1995 14.051.275 +3.21% 24.2
1990 12.055.639 +3% 20.7
1985 10.433.142 +2.95% 17.9
1980 9.006.032 +3.07% 15.5
1975 7.739.336 +3.06% 13.3
1970 6.672.003 +2.89% 11.5
1965 5.819.116 +2.63% 10
1960 5.111.029 +2.65% 8.8
1955 4.490.113 +2.58% 7.7
1950 3.956.073 - 6.8

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Largest Cities

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No cities with population data found.

Geographic Regions

Alaotra-Mangoro
1.255.300
Amoron'i Mania
837.100
Analamanga
3.724.600
Analanjirofo
1.150.300
Androy
903.400
Anosy
809.300
Atsimo-Andrefana
1.797.900
Atsimo-Atsinanana
1.026.700
Atsinanana
1.484.800
Betsiboka
393.500
Boeny
929.900
Bongolava
674.500
Diana
889.700
Fitovinany
1.107.900
Haute Matsiatra
1.444.100
Ihorombe
418.500
Itasy
897.900
Melaky
308.100
Menabe
692.400
Sava
1.123.500
Sofia
1.508.100
Vakinankaratra
2.074.700
Vatovavy
950.200

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Data Sources

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