Madagascar GDP (2026)

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Madagascar has an economy centered on agriculture, mining, tourism, fisheries, and services. The country's unique biodiversity supports tourism, while exports of vanilla, cloves, nickel, and cobalt contribute significantly to foreign earnings. This page reviews Madagascar GDP data, historical trends, and the outlook for 2026.

Madagascar Live GDP
$15,705,166,820
GDP Added Today
$34,070,929
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.60%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +0.80%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$656
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$34
Global Rank (Nominal)
#137
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Madagascar GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $21.19B
Lowest GDP $3.18B
Average Growth 2.08%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 9.80%
Weakest Growth -12.40%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Madagascar 0.02%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.17%
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Key Findings

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Madagascar's GDP in 2026 is $21.19B.

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It ranks #137 among 218 countries.

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Madagascar contributes 0.02% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $656 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.60% in 2026.

Historical Data

Madagascar GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $21,185,000,000 3.60% $656 0.02% #136
2025 $19,556,000,000 2.80% $622 0.02% #135
2024 $17,593,000,000 4.30% $575 0.02% #136
2023 $16,037,000,000 4.20% $539 0.01% #139
2022 $15,342,000,000 4.10% $530 0.01% #136
2021 $14,355,000,000 4.70% $509 0.01% #135
2020 $13,051,000,000 -7.10% $477 0.02% #135
2019 $14,105,000,000 4.40% $532 0.02% #135
2018 $13,760,000,000 3.20% $536 0.02% #135
2017 $13,176,000,000 3.90% $528 0.02% #133
2016 $11,849,000,000 4.00% $489 0.02% #135
2015 $11,323,000,000 3.10% $482 0.01% #142
2014 $12,523,000,000 3.30% $549 0.02% #138
2013 $12,424,000,000 2.30% $561 0.02% #136
2012 $11,579,000,000 3.00% $539 0.02% #136
2011 $11,552,000,000 1.60% $553 0.02% #135
2010 $9,983,000,000 0.60% $493 0.01% #135
2009 $9,617,000,000 -4.00% $489 0.02% #133
2008 $10,725,000,000 6.70% $562 0.02% #129
2007 $8,525,000,000 5.70% $460 0.01% #135
2006 $6,396,000,000 5.40% $355 0.01% #140
2005 $5,859,000,000 4.80% $335 0.01% #140
2004 $5,065,000,000 5.30% $299 0.01% #141
2003 $6,372,000,000 9.80% $387 0.02% #121
2002 $5,352,000,000 -12.40% $335 0.02% #121
2001 $5,438,000,000 6.00% $351 0.02% #121
2000 $4,629,000,000 4.50% $307 0.01% #124
1999 $4,278,000,000 4.70% $293 0.01% #124
1998 $4,402,000,000 3.90% $310 0.01% #121
1997 $4,263,000,000 3.70% $309 0.01% #124
1996 $4,932,000,000 2.20% $369 0.02% #115
1995 $3,838,000,000 1.70% $296 0.01% #122
1994 $3,522,000,000 0.00% $279 0.01% #119
1993 $4,063,000,000 2.10% $332 0.02% #112
1992 $3,715,000,000 1.20% $312 0.01% #109
1991 $3,255,000,000 -6.30% $280 0.01% #110
1990 $3,931,000,000 3.10% $348 0.02% #101
1989 $3,176,000,000 4.10% $288 0.02% #103
1988 $3,189,000,000 3.40% $297 0.02% #103
1987 $3,213,000,000 1.20% $308 0.02% #99
1986 $4,348,000,000 2.00% $427 0.03% #90
1985 $3,803,000,000 1.20% $384 0.03% #93
1984 $3,906,000,000 1.80% $405 0.03% #89
1983 $4,686,000,000 0.90% $499 0.04% #83
1982 $4,785,000,000 -1.90% $523 0.04% #80
1981 $4,759,000,000 -9.80% $534 0.04% #82
1980 $5,202,000,000 0.80% $599 0.05% #79

Madagascar GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $22,926,000,000 4.10% $690 0.02% #131
2028 $25,256,000,000 4.60% $740 0.02% #128
2029 $27,861,000,000 4.70% $794 0.02% #127
2030 $30,748,000,000 4.80% $853 0.02% #128
2031 $33,637,000,000 4.80% $907 0.02% #124

Madagascar Economy Overview

Madagascar has an economy centered on agriculture, mining, tourism, fisheries, and services. Agriculture remains the largest employer, producing vanilla, cloves, coffee, rice, cocoa, and tropical fruits. Madagascar is also a leading global exporter of vanilla.

Mining contributes through nickel, cobalt, graphite, chromite, and gemstones. Tourism benefits from the island's unique biodiversity, national parks, and coastal attractions. Retail, transportation, telecommunications, and construction continue to expand alongside infrastructure investment.

Madagascar GDP Outlook

Madagascarโ€™s future performance is supported by agriculture, mining, tourism, textiles, and demand for specialized exports such as vanilla and graphite. Renewable energy, food processing, fisheries, ecotourism, and mineral development could create wider employment opportunities. Better roads, ports, and electricity access would improve market connectivity. Cyclones, drought, commodity-price volatility, poverty, weak infrastructure, political uncertainty, and environmental degradation remain serious obstacles.