The total population of Madagascar was estimated at approximately 30.59 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 21.91 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 5.48 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Madagascar was estimated at 32.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Madagascar Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Rural population (% of total population) in Madagascar was reported at 58.77 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Madagascar - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Complete population data for Madagascar showing how many people live in Madagascar from 1960 to 2024

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Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Madagascar (POPTOTMGA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Madagascar and population.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population) and country Madagascar. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 55 to 59 as a percentage of the total male population.The indicator "Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population)" stands at 2.43 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value since 12/31/1976. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.41 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.41.The 3 year change in percent is 2.97.The 5 year change in percent is 3.09.The 10 year change in percent is 4.53.The Serie's long term average value is 2.31. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 5.44 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2001, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +49.37%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1964, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -23.73%.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 60-64, female (% of female population) and country Madagascar. Indicator Definition:Female population between the ages 60 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population.The indicator "Population ages 60-64, female (% of female population)" stands at 2.03 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value since 12/31/1973. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.1817 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.1817.The 3 year change in percent is 0.5783.The 5 year change in percent is 1.37.The 10 year change in percent is 5.21.The Serie's long term average value is 1.80. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 12.49 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1980, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +42.14%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1968, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -16.37%.

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Madagascar MG: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 9.475 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.378 % for 2016. Madagascar MG: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.812 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.475 % in 2017 and a record low of 6.978 % in 1968. Madagascar MG: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Madagascar – Table MG.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Madagascar: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 49.84 percent, unchanged from 49.84 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Madagascar from 1960 to 2024 is 49.66 percent. The minimum value, 49.06 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 49.85 percent was recorded in 1998.

Actual value and historical data chart for Madagascar Population Ages 0 14 Total

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Madagascar (SPPOPDPNDOLMDG) from 1960 to 2024 about Madagascar, 64 years +, working-age, ratio, and population.

There were 214 600 Instagram users in Madagascar in April 2024, which accounted for 0.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 53.5%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (112 200). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 49 000.

There were 426 700 Linkedin users in Madagascar in May 2024, which accounted for 1.3% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (210 000).

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Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Madagascar (SPPOP0014TOZSMDG) from 1960 to 2024 about Madagascar, 0 to 14 years, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Madagascar (SLEMPTOTLSPZSMDG) from 1991 to 2024 about Madagascar, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Actual value and historical data chart for Madagascar Population Male Percent Of Total