Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Antananarivo
Population: 31,195,932
Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa, across from Mozambique. It is the fourth-largest island in the world and is known for its biodiversity, with a significant portion of its flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. The country’s capital is Antananarivo, located in the central highlands. Madagascar is famous for its unique wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, and various species of birds and plants. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly the production of vanilla, coffee, and cloves, along with fishing and mining. Madagascar is a presidential republic and a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). The country faces challenges related to poverty, deforestation, and political instability, but it remains a key player in regional biodiversity conservation.
Growth Rate
2.452
%
Fertility Rate
3.972
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.528
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
63.6
years
Total Population in Madagascar
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Madagascar.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.048
(+0.001)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.