Capital: Antananarivo
Population
Total Population:
31,964,956
Natural Increase:
2.4%
Density:
52 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
41.2%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Antananarivo (1,274,300); Toamasina (325,900); Antsirabe (246,400); Mahajanga (246,100); Fianarantsoa (191,800); Toliara (168,800); Antsiranana (129,400); Sambava (84,100)
Ethnic Origins:
The country is mainly composed of Afro-Asians of more than 18 different ethnicities (Malay-Indonesians, Coasters, etc.), representing the majority of the population. Minorities include Comorians, Europeans, Indians and Chinese.
Official Language:
French, Malagasy
Other Languages Spoken:
English
Business Language(s):
French or English (with non-French native speakers)
Religion:
Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar/Malagasy Lutheran Church/Anglican Church 34%, Roman Catholic 32.3%, other Christian 8.1%, traditional/Animist 1.7%, Muslim 1.4%, other 0.6%, none 21.9%
Literacy Rate:
70.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Antananarivo
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Country Overview
Area:
587,295 km²
Type of State:
Democratic semi-presidential republic.
Type of Economy:
Low-income, primarily agricultural economy dependent on international aid..
Madagascar's economic growth is hampered by inflation and debt burden, although the agricultural and mining sectors continue to support activity.
HDI*:
0.487/1
HDI (World Rank):
183/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Madagascar, dial 00
To call Madagascar, dial +261
Internet Suffix:
.mg
Households with a computer:
5.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
20.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
39.4% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Madagascar: Statistical Overview
