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Madagascar split from mainland Africa around 160 million years ago, so more than 90% of its wildlife, including all of its lemur species, is found nowhere else on Earth.
Madagascar
Republic of Madagascar
Population, GDP, and key facts about Madagascar — updated for 2026.
Capital · ANTANANARIVOContinent · AFRICAISO · MDG
Madagascar quick facts
- Population
- 31,964,956
- Area
- 587,295 km²
- Population density
- 54 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 17.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 550.4
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (Ar, MGA)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 58.1/month · Ar 262,880/month (2024)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
Madagascar at human scale
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Fossil fuels · 58%Renewables · 42%
- Oil37%
- Hydropower37%
- Coal21%
- Solar4%
- Bioenergy1%
Share of Madagascar's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Madagascar
What is the capital of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
What is Madagascar's population?
Madagascar has a population of 31,964,956.
What is Madagascar's GDP per capita?
Madagascar's GDP per capita is US$ 550.4.
What is the currency of Madagascar?
The currency of Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (MGA).
What is the minimum wage in Madagascar?
Madagascar's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 58.1 per month (as of 2024) — Ar 262,880 per month in local currency.
Is Madagascar bigger than Cote d'Ivoire?
Madagascar is about 1.8× the size of Cote d'Ivoire by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.