Annual growth of GDP per capita in Madagascar
Madagascar: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 0.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Madagascar, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Madagascar is 0.6%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 69.0% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Madagascar peaked at 6.6% in 2003 and was at its lowest, -15.0%, in 2002.
That places Madagascar 164th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1% | -3.5% | 3.9% | 9 |
| 1970s | -1.5% | -6.0% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.5% | -12.5% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.5% | -9.1% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | -15.0% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3% | -9.5% | 2.1% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Madagascar
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -11.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 456.51 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.1% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 14.95 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 456.51 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 4,530 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.47 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.21 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 6.72 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Madagascar?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Madagascar was 0.6% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.0% in 2002.
- How does Madagascar rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Madagascar ranks 164th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.