Madagascar
- Capital:
- Antananarivo
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Antananarivo, Toamasina, Fianarantsoa
- Abbreviation:
- MDG
33,522,052
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
33,522,052
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Madagascar's population is projected to be 84,165,542 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33,522,052 | 2.46% | 49 |
| 2025 | 32,740,678 | 2.49% | 49 |
| 2020 | 28,953,556 | 2.6% | 50 |
| 2019 | 28,219,554 | 2.64% | 51 |
| 2018 | 27,494,926 | 2.64% | 51 |
| 2017 | 26,788,375 | 2.64% | 51 |
| 2015 | 25,426,702 | 2.77% | 52 |
| 2010 | 22,183,340 | 2.97% | 55 |
| 2005 | 19,159,707 | 3.01% | 57 |
| 2000 | 16,516,338 | 3.29% | 56 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33,522,052 | 2.46% | 49 |
| 2032 | 38,301,317 | 2.23% | 47 |
| 2037 | 42,371,340 | 2.04% | 44 |
| 2042 | 46,508,815 | 1.88% | 41 |
| 2047 | 50,682,067 | 1.73% | 38 |
| 2052 | 54,845,300 | 1.59% | 37 |
| 2057 | 58,942,315 | 1.45% | 37 |
| 2062 | 62,930,946 | 1.32% | 34 |
| 2067 | 66,743,591 | 1.18% | 34 |
| 2072 | 70,333,405 | 1.05% | 33 |
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Antananarivo has a metropolitan area population of 2,567,094, comprising 7.66%% of Madagascar's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antananarivo | 2,567,094 | 7.66% |
| 2 | Toamasina | 1,140,652 | 3.4% |
| 3 | Fianarantsoa | 900,579 | 2.69% |
| 4 | Mahajanga | 894,588 | 2.67% |
| 5 | Toliara | 871,417 | 2.6% |
| 6 | Antsiranana | 762,066 | 2.27% |
| 7 | Antsirabe | 305,261 | 0.91% |
| 8 | Sambava | 125,371 | 0.37% |
| 9 | Antalaha | 94,730 | 0.28% |
| 10 | Ambilobe | 93,009 | 0.28% |
As of 2026, Madagascar has a total population of 33,522,052, ranking as the 49th most populous nation in the world.
Madagascar has a net population change of approximately 2,148 people per day, driven by 2,830 births, 675 deaths, and net emigration of 7 people.
Madagascar represents 0.42% of the total global population and 2.11% of Africa's population.
Madagascar has a population density of 57.6 people per km² (approximately 149.2 per mi²), making it the 156th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 31.07% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Madagascar is Malayo-Indonesian (Merina and related Betsileo) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Madagascar, comprising 85.3% of the population.