Madagascar: Introduction

Capital: Antananarivo

Population

Total Population: 29,611,714

Natural Increase: 2.4%

Density: 50 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 39.9%

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:

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National Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)

Country Overview

Area: 587,295 km²

Type of State: Democratic semi-presidential republic.

Type of Economy: Low-income economy.
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

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	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Imports of Goods (million USD)	3,942	3,221	4,408	5,613	4,750
Exports of Goods (million USD)	2,696	2,026	2,726	3,721	3,213
Imports of Services (million USD)	1,228	870	1,092	1,524	0
Exports of Services (million USD)	1,469	641	654	1,142	0

Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.

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