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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Madagascar

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population32.74M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$19.62B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$599.272025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth63.82024 · yearsInternet use18.7%2024 · % of populationForest area21.3%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
22.1%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Madagascar2024 · 22.1%
05.5111.0316.5422.061960199320252000: 7.3%2001: 7.8%2002: 8.3%2003: 8.8%2004: 9.4%2005: 10%2006: 10.6%2007: 11.3%2008: 11.9%2009: 12.6%2010: 13.3%2011: 14%2012: 14.8%2013: 15.5%2014: 16.3%2015: 16.9%2016: 17.4%2017: 18%2018: 18.6%2019: 19.2%2020: 19.8%2021: 20.4%2022: 21%2023: 21.7%2024: 22.1%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Madagascar in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Antananarivo
Country code
MDG

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