Total number of international immigrants in Madagascar
Madagascar: Total number of international immigrants was 38,625 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Madagascar, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Madagascar is 38,625 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Madagascar peaked at 38,625 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21,177 immigrants, in 1995.
Madagascar ranks 172nd of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23,917 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 21,177 immigrants | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 23,541 immigrants | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 26,058 immigrants | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 28,905 immigrants | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 32,075 immigrants | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 35,563 immigrants | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 38,625 immigrants | +8.6% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 38,625 immigrants is below the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 10% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 38,625 immigrants is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22,547 immigrants | 21,177 immigrants | 23,917 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,800 immigrants | 23,541 immigrants | 26,058 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 30,490 immigrants | 28,905 immigrants | 32,075 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 37,094 immigrants | 35,563 immigrants | 38,625 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More population data for Madagascar
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.153 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.06 million people (2100)
- Population density 146.69 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2896 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.671 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Madagascar?
- Total number of international immigrants in Madagascar was 38,625 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 38,625 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,177 immigrants in 1995.
- How does Madagascar rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Madagascar ranks 172nd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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