What is the Population of Madagascar?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Madagascar has a population of approximately 31,727,042 people, making it the 49th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.40% of the world's population. With a land area of 587,041 km², the population density is roughly 54 people per km².
| Population | 31,727,042 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 49th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.40% |
| Area | 587,041 km² |
| Population density | 54 / km² |
| Demonym | Malagasy |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 31,727,042 | 49th |
| Ghana | 33,742,380 | 46th |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 47th |
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 48th |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 50th |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 51st |
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 52nd |
Madagascar in context
- Madagascar covers 587,041 km², making it the 45th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Madagascar has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 31,727,042 people, Madagascar holds about 7.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Madagascar is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Madagascar — FAQ
What is the population of Madagascar?
The population of Madagascar is approximately 31,727,042 (31.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Madagascar in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Madagascar at approximately 31,727,042 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Madagascar is the 49th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Madagascar?
Approximately 31,727,042 people live in Madagascar, making it the 49th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Madagascar rank by population?
Madagascar is the 49th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.40%.
What is the population density of Madagascar?
Madagascar has a population density of roughly 54 people per km², based on a land area of 587,041 km².
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