Terms of trade adjustment in Madagascar
Madagascar: Terms of trade adjustment was -328.58 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-328.58 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 197.2%
World rank
162nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.81 trillion constant LCU
in 2016
All-time low
-598.92 billion constant LCU
in 1989
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Madagascar, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded -328.58 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
The figure is down 197.2% on the previous year and down 134.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Madagascar peaked at 1.81 trillion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, -598.92 billion constant LCU, in 1989.
Madagascar ranks 162nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 419.30 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 379.69 billion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 1962 | 398.95 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1963 | 464.94 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1964 | 482.55 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 288.93 billion constant LCU | -40.1% |
| 1966 | 615.24 billion constant LCU | +112.9% |
| 1967 | 595.10 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 720.85 billion constant LCU | +21.1% |
| 1969 | 813.00 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1970 | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | +59.9% |
| 1971 | 955.52 billion constant LCU | -26.5% |
| 1972 | 933.91 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 805.83 billion constant LCU | -13.7% |
| 1974 | 393.81 billion constant LCU | -51.1% |
| 1975 | 139.87 billion constant LCU | -64.5% |
| 1976 | 272.78 billion constant LCU | +95.0% |
| 1977 | 246.80 billion constant LCU | -9.5% |
| 1978 | -21.67 billion constant LCU | -108.8% |
| 1979 | -395.20 billion constant LCU | +1724.0% |
| 1980 | 197.55 billion constant LCU | -150.0% |
| 1981 | 152.80 billion constant LCU | -22.7% |
| 1982 | 146.25 billion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 139.76 billion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 227.07 billion constant LCU | +62.5% |
| 1985 | 263.85 billion constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 182.07 billion constant LCU | -31.0% |
| 1987 | 76.14 billion constant LCU | -58.2% |
| 1988 | -34.41 billion constant LCU | -145.2% |
| 1989 | -598.92 billion constant LCU | +1640.7% |
| 1990 | -365.31 billion constant LCU | -39.0% |
| 1991 | -444.13 billion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 1992 | -506.62 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1993 | -520.20 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1994 | -452.05 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 1995 | -453.79 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1996 | -371.80 billion constant LCU | -18.1% |
| 1997 | -435.10 billion constant LCU | +17.0% |
| 1998 | -199.54 billion constant LCU | -54.1% |
| 1999 | -356.16 billion constant LCU | +78.5% |
| 2000 | -340.39 billion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 265.56 billion constant LCU | -178.0% |
| 2002 | 370.21 billion constant LCU | +39.4% |
| 2003 | 476.70 billion constant LCU | +28.8% |
| 2004 | 447.13 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 325.90 billion constant LCU | -27.1% |
| 2006 | 385.56 billion constant LCU | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 57.67 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | -378.37 billion constant LCU | -756.1% |
| 2010 | 16.77 billion constant LCU | -104.4% |
| 2011 | 302.08 billion constant LCU | +1701.4% |
| 2012 | 568.52 billion constant LCU | +88.2% |
| 2013 | 628.14 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 283.27 billion constant LCU | -54.9% |
| 2015 | 956.47 billion constant LCU | +237.7% |
| 2016 | 1.81 trillion constant LCU | +89.2% |
| 2017 | 704.14 billion constant LCU | -61.1% |
| 2018 | 1.21 trillion constant LCU | +72.5% |
| 2019 | 231.81 billion constant LCU | -80.9% |
| 2020 | 829.97 billion constant LCU | +258.0% |
| 2021 | 153.59 billion constant LCU | -81.5% |
| 2022 | 344.62 billion constant LCU | +124.4% |
| 2023 | -584.60 billion constant LCU | -269.6% |
| 2024 | 338.11 billion constant LCU | -157.8% |
| 2025 | -328.58 billion constant LCU | -197.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 517.85 billion constant LCU | 288.93 billion constant LCU | 813.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 463.18 billion constant LCU | -395.20 billion constant LCU | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 75.22 billion constant LCU | -598.92 billion constant LCU | 263.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -410.47 billion constant LCU | -520.20 billion constant LCU | -199.54 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 161.00 billion constant LCU | -378.37 billion constant LCU | 476.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 671.50 billion constant LCU | 16.77 billion constant LCU | 1.81 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.52 billion constant LCU | -584.60 billion constant LCU | 829.97 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Madagascar
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -0.0668 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1257 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 75.35 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 0.0286 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 569.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 341,318 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 10.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9276 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 555.91 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 12.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Madagascar?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Madagascar was -328.58 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 trillion constant LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was -598.92 billion constant LCU in 1989.
- How does Madagascar rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Madagascar ranks 162nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 134.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.