Madagascar: Statistical Overview
Capital: Antananarivo
Population
Total Population:
28,915,653
Natural Increase:
2.4%
Density:
49 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
39.2%
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:
Traditional beliefs: 52%, Christians: 41%, Muslims: 7%.
Literacy Rate:
70.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In AntananarivoExchange Rate on :
National Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)Country Overview
Area:
587,295 km²
Type of State:
Democratic Republic.
Type of Economy:
Low-income economy.
Economy based on agriculture, mines and tourism; it depends on international aid.
Economy based on agriculture, mines and tourism; it depends on international aid.
HDI*:
0.510/1
HDI (World Rank):
154/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Madagascar, dial 00
To call Madagascar, dial +261
To call from Madagascar, dial 00
To call Madagascar, dial +261
Internet Suffix:
.mg
Telephone Lines:
0.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
2.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
15.4% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 3,670 | 4,061 | 3,942 | 3,224 | 4,408 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 2,848 | 3,110 | 2,696 | 1,987 | 2,726 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 1,089 | 1,123 | 1,022 | 650 | 1,180 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 1,244 | 1,341 | 1,449 | 626 | 589 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest Available Data
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