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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
Undernourishment
39.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Madagascar2023 · 39.5%
010.1520.330.4540.61960199320252001: 33.4%2002: 34.8%2003: 36.1%2004: 34.6%2005: 32.9%2006: 30.6%2007: 30.2%2008: 30%2009: 29.4%2010: 28.1%2011: 27.4%2012: 28.6%2013: 30.1%2014: 32.1%2015: 33.3%2016: 35%2017: 36%2018: 37.5%2019: 38.9%2020: 40.6%2021: 39.9%2022: 39.9%2023: 39.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Madagascar in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Antananarivo
Country code
MDG

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