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Madagascar: key facts and figures
Madagascar has 32.0 million people, 2 official languages, the Malagasy Ariary and 16 public holidays a year. It ranks 188th of 191 countries for output per person.
32.0 millionpeople
MGAcurrency
Malagasyofficial language
+261calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Madagascar differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
32.0 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.47%
- Fertility rate3.9 per woman#29
- Aged 65 and over3.41%#159
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$599Output per person
- Total economy$19.6 billion#133
- Real growth+3%#102
- Inflation8.1%#34
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.487Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.319#156
- Life expectancy63.6 years#173
- Mean schooling4.6 years#173
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Malagasy AriaryCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeMGA
- SymbolMGA
- CapitalAntananarivo
Languages
which languages hold official status
Malagasy, FrenchOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+261
- Time zoneIndian/Antananarivo
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
16Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mar 8International Women's Day
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
19%Internet use
- E-government index0.324#167
- Global rank#168
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointCentral highlands and eastern escarpment
- ClimateClimate ranges from humid tropical conditions along the east coast to cooler highland conditions inland and much drier regimes in the south and southwest.
Education
how the school system is structured
14.1%Upper-secondary completion
- Primary out of school20.4%
- Tertiary gross enrolment6.1%
- Youth literacy82.4%
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