Net migration metrics in Madagascar
Madagascar: Net migration metrics was -1,487 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-1,487
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
143rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
0
in 1950
All-time low
-18,345
in 2003
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Madagascar, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Madagascar stood at -1,487.
That represents a change of up 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Madagascar peaked at 0 in 1950 and was at its lowest, -18,345, in 2003.
That places Madagascar 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | -204 | — |
| 1965 | -550 | +169.6% |
| 1966 | -964 | +75.3% |
| 1967 | -1,383 | +43.5% |
| 1968 | -1,766 | +27.7% |
| 1969 | -2,216 | +25.5% |
| 1970 | -2,658 | +19.9% |
| 1971 | -3,118 | +17.3% |
| 1972 | -3,583 | +14.9% |
| 1973 | -4,037 | +12.7% |
| 1974 | -4,607 | +14.1% |
| 1975 | -5,173 | +12.3% |
| 1976 | -5,655 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | -5,957 | +5.3% |
| 1978 | -5,874 | -1.4% |
| 1979 | -5,126 | -12.7% |
| 1980 | -4,005 | -21.9% |
| 1981 | -2,864 | -28.5% |
| 1982 | -2,093 | -26.9% |
| 1983 | -1,979 | -5.4% |
| 1984 | -1,965 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | -1,947 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | -1,914 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | -1,896 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | -1,883 | -0.7% |
| 1989 | -1,848 | -1.9% |
| 1990 | -1,777 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | -2,330 | +31.1% |
| 1992 | -2,216 | -4.9% |
| 1993 | -2,063 | -6.9% |
| 1994 | -1,905 | -7.7% |
| 1995 | -1,670 | -12.3% |
| 1996 | -1,161 | -30.5% |
| 1997 | -986 | -15.1% |
| 1998 | -1,222 | +23.9% |
| 1999 | -1,891 | +54.7% |
| 2000 | -4,298 | +127.3% |
| 2001 | -13,014 | +202.8% |
| 2002 | -18,209 | +39.9% |
| 2003 | -18,345 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | -13,393 | -27.0% |
| 2005 | -4,869 | -63.6% |
| 2006 | -2,336 | -52.0% |
| 2007 | -1,563 | -33.1% |
| 2008 | -1,255 | -19.7% |
| 2009 | -1,429 | +13.9% |
| 2010 | -1,979 | +38.5% |
| 2011 | -2,219 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | -2,334 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | -2,445 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | -2,522 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | -2,594 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | -2,687 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | -2,784 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | -2,887 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | -2,976 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | -1,480 | -50.3% |
| 2021 | -1,480 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -1,487 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | -1,487 | -0.0% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's -1,487 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 28% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's -1,487 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Madagascar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -202.8% | -4,298 | -13,014 |
| 1965 | -169.6% | -204 | -550 |
| 2000 | -127.3% | -1,891 | -4,298 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | -708.3 | -2,216 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | -4,579 | -5,957 | -2,658 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2,239 | -4,005 | -1,848 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1,722 | -2,330 | -986 | 10 |
| 2000s | -7,871 | -18,345 | -1,255 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2,543 | -2,976 | -1,979 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,484 | -1,487 | -1,480 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 140 Northern Mariana Islands -1,321 compare
- 141 French Polynesia -1,348 compare
- 142 Guinea-Bissau -1,400 compare
- 144 Uruguay -1,501 compare
- 145 Saint Martin (French Part) -1,697 compare
- 146 Marshall Islands -1,832 compare
More population data for Madagascar
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.445 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2896 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.436 (2100)
- Population density 146.69 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.06 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.436 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Madagascar?
- Net migration metrics in Madagascar was -1,487 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was -18,345 in 2003.
- How does Madagascar rank for net migration metrics?
- Madagascar ranks 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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