Madagascar
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Antananarivo
32,740,678
587,041 km²
Malagasy ariary
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Madagascar is located in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Antananarivo, and it has a population of 32,740,678 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 587,041 square kilometers (approximately 226,658 square miles). Its currency is Malagasy ariary. The population density is approximately 56 people per square kilometer.
About Madagascar
French, Malagasy
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Indian/Antananarivo
Madagascar at a glance
Africa
56 / km²
587,041 km²
Approximately 226,658 mi² (square miles)
Antananarivo
Economy of Madagascar
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Madagascar
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
What is the population of Madagascar?
Madagascar has 32,740,678 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Madagascar in square kilometers and square miles?
Madagascar has a total area of 587,041 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 226,658 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Madagascar?
The currency of Madagascar is Malagasy ariary.