Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar
Madagascar: Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate was -42.35 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-42.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1,386.0%
World rank
199th
of 210 countries
All-time high
344.09 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-62.55 % change on previous year
in 1988
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar, 1949–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar stood at -42.35 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 1,386.0% on the previous year and down 552.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar peaked at 344.09 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -62.55 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places Madagascar 199th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | -18.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1951 | -30 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 45.24 % change on previous year | -250.8% |
| 1953 | -26.23 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 1954 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1955 | 8.7 % change on previous year | +291.3% |
| 1956 | 12 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1957 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 1958 | -28.57 % change on previous year | +128.6% |
| 1959 | -22.86 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1960 | 25.93 % change on previous year | -213.4% |
| 1961 | -38.24 % change on previous year | -247.5% |
| 1962 | 38.1 % change on previous year | -199.6% |
| 1963 | 51.72 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 1964 | 38.64 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1965 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1966 | 46.77 % change on previous year | +2753.2% |
| 1967 | 9.89 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 1968 | -14 % change on previous year | -241.6% |
| 1969 | 78.76 % change on previous year | -662.5% |
| 1970 | -37.05 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
| 1971 | 7.15 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1972 | -23.74 % change on previous year | -432.0% |
| 1973 | 85.5 % change on previous year | -460.1% |
| 1974 | 33.87 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 1975 | -26.33 % change on previous year | -177.7% |
| 1976 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 1977 | -14.17 % change on previous year | +487.2% |
| 1978 | 36.27 % change on previous year | -356.0% |
| 1979 | 344.09 % change on previous year | +848.7% |
| 1980 | -61.35 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1981 | -30.9 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1982 | 33.81 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 1983 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 1984 | -11.23 % change on previous year | -282.7% |
| 1985 | -3.93 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1986 | 63.17 % change on previous year | -1708.2% |
| 1987 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1988 | -62.55 % change on previous year | +2146.6% |
| 1989 | -26.55 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1990 | 38.45 % change on previous year | -244.8% |
| 1991 | 110.11 % change on previous year | +186.4% |
| 1992 | -3.46 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 1993 | 6.82 % change on previous year | -296.8% |
| 1994 | -29.87 % change on previous year | -538.1% |
| 1995 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 1996 | 26.71 % change on previous year | -1726.9% |
| 1997 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 1998 | -21.88 % change on previous year | -1349.4% |
| 1999 | -25.48 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 182.01 % change on previous year | -814.4% |
| 2001 | -24.41 % change on previous year | -113.4% |
| 2002 | -44.8 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 2003 | 147.71 % change on previous year | -429.7% |
| 2004 | 7.57 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 2005 | 12.49 % change on previous year | +65.0% |
| 2006 | 24.35 % change on previous year | +95.0% |
| 2007 | 48.77 % change on previous year | +100.3% |
| 2008 | 111.47 % change on previous year | +128.6% |
| 2009 | -12.78 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2010 | 34.61 % change on previous year | -370.9% |
| 2011 | -53.12 % change on previous year | -253.5% |
| 2012 | -16.44 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2013 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -158.3% |
| 2014 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 20.73 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 2016 | -18.96 % change on previous year | -191.4% |
| 2017 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2018 | 0.4563 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2019 | -29.91 % change on previous year | -6654.6% |
| 2020 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 2021 | 44.29 % change on previous year | +1234.0% |
| 2022 | 37.26 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 2024 | -42.35 % change on previous year | -1386.0% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's -42.35 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -2.72 % change on previous year, 15.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's -42.35 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3.45 % change on previous year, 12.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -6654.6% | 0.4563 % change on previous year | -29.91 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | +2753.2% | 1.64 % change on previous year | 46.77 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | -2146.6% | -2.78 % change on previous year | -62.55 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +1726.9% | -1.64 % change on previous year | 26.71 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +1708.2% | -3.93 % change on previous year | 63.17 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | -1386.0% | 3.29 % change on previous year | -42.35 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -18.92 % change on previous year | -18.92 % change on previous year | -18.92 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1950s | -5.2 % change on previous year | -30 % change on previous year | 45.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 23.92 % change on previous year | -38.24 % change on previous year | 78.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 40.32 % change on previous year | -37.05 % change on previous year | 344.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -9.62 % change on previous year | -62.55 % change on previous year | 63.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.15 % change on previous year | -29.87 % change on previous year | 110.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.24 % change on previous year | -44.8 % change on previous year | 182.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4 % change on previous year | -53.12 % change on previous year | 34.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.16 % change on previous year | -42.35 % change on previous year | 44.29 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 196 Tajikistan -38.89 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Lithuania -40.85 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Niger -41.61 % change on previous year compare
- 200 Brunei -42.82 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Kyrgyzstan -43.24 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Papua New Guinea -44.27 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Madagascar
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 134.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0076 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 606.21 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0345 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 18.96 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1583 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 87.11 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar?
- Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate in Madagascar was -42.35 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 344.09 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, annual growth rate recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.55 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Madagascar rank for imports by region of origin, annual growth rate?
- Madagascar ranks 199th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin, annual growth rate rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 552.4%. 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 Imports by region of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports by region of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.