Digital Adoption in Madagascar
19% internet use · EGDI rank 168 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Madagascar, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Madagascar is reported at 19% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Madagascar | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 19% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Madagascar | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 24.5% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Madagascar ranked 168 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.3235 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.3235 |
| Global rank | 168 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Madagascar vs. Region and World
Madagascar is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure.
| Indicator | Madagascar | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 19% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was only 19% in 2024, well below the latest Sub-Saharan Africa aggregate.
- Account ownership reached 24.5% of adults in 2024, so financial access remains limited as well.
- Madagascar ranked 168th in the 2024 UN EGDI and remains in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Madagascar use the internet?
19% in 2024.
What is Madagascar's UN E-Government ranking?
Madagascar ranked 168 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3235.
How developed is digital government in Madagascar?
Madagascar ranked 168 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.3235.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Madagascar?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
2024 account-ownership data for Madagascar from Global Findex.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.