MDG · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
32.74 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
63.8 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,740,678 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.40 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 53.6 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 31.71 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.47 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.91 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 63.8 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 43.0 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 74.7 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 32.9 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Malagasy
Official
99.9%
French
Official
23.6%
English
Official
8.2%
Other
Official
0.6%
Religions
Church Of Jesus Christ In Madagascar/Malagasy Lutheran Church/Anglican Church
34.0%
Roman Catholic
32.3%
None
21.9%
Other Christian
8.1%
Traditional/Animist
1.7%
Muslim
1.4%
Other
0.6%