Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
21st
of 163 countries
All-time high
14.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
2.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2013
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Madagascar, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Madagascar stood at 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Madagascar peaked at 14.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2013.
That places Madagascar 21st out of 163 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 14.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 14.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 13.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 13.39 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1964 | 13.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 12.63 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1966 | 11.93 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 11.86 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 11.74 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 11.9 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 11.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 11.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 10.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1973 | 8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 1974 | 7.03 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1975 | 5.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1976 | 6.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 5.74 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 4.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 4.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1980 | 2.81 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -32.9% |
| 1981 | 2.8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 2.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 2.82 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 3.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 1985 | 3.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 3.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 4.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +38.4% |
| 1988 | 4.26 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 4.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 3.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 1991 | 4.28 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 3.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1993 | 3.62 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 4.22 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 1995 | 3.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 3.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 1997 | 3.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 3.95 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 4.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 4.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 3.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 3.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 3.22 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 4.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +34.0% |
| 2005 | 3.95 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 3.85 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 3.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.2% |
| 2008 | 2.68 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 2.88 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 2.82 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 2012 | 2.57 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 2.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 2.51 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 2.86 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 2.84 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2.66 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 2.63 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 2.67 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 2.68 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 2.58 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.04 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.95 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.74 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 14.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.54 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.37 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.9 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.55 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.68 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.86 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.68 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 18 Kyrgyzstan 2.61 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Turkmenistan 2.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Turkey 2.58 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Philippines 2.51 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Belarus 2.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Morocco 2.37 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Madagascar
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 102.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.59 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 92.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.16 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0149 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 8.94 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Madagascar?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Madagascar was 2.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 14.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- How does Madagascar rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Madagascar ranks 21st out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.