Annual growth of GDP per capita in Madagascar

Madagascar: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 0.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.6%
Change on year
down 69.0%
World rank
164th
of 212 countries
All-time high
6.6%
in 2003
All-time low
-15.0%
in 2002
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Annual growth of GDP per capita in Madagascar, 1961–2025

-15-10-505196119932025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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About this data

Indicator
Annual growth of GDP per capita
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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This data is adjusted for inflation.