Madagascar GDP (2026)
LiveMadagascar 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 GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Share of World GDP (2026)
Key Findings
Madagascar's GDP in 2026 is $21.19B.
It ranks #137 among 218 countries.
Madagascar contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
GDP per capita is $656 in 2026.
The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.60% in 2026.
Madagascar GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 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% | #138 |
| 2022 | $15,342,000,000 | 4.10% | $530 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 2021 | $14,355,000,000 | 4.70% | $509 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 2020 | $13,051,000,000 | -7.10% | $477 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2019 | $14,105,000,000 | 4.40% | $532 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2018 | $13,760,000,000 | 3.20% | $536 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2017 | $13,176,000,000 | 3.90% | $528 | 0.02% | #132 |
| 2016 | $11,849,000,000 | 4.00% | $489 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2015 | $11,323,000,000 | 3.10% | $482 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2014 | $12,523,000,000 | 3.30% | $549 | 0.02% | #137 |
| 2013 | $12,424,000,000 | 2.30% | $561 | 0.02% | #135 |
| 2012 | $11,579,000,000 | 3.00% | $539 | 0.02% | #135 |
| 2011 | $11,552,000,000 | 1.60% | $553 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2010 | $9,983,000,000 | 0.60% | $493 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 2009 | $9,617,000,000 | -4.00% | $489 | 0.02% | #132 |
| 2008 | $10,725,000,000 | 6.70% | $562 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2007 | $8,525,000,000 | 5.70% | $460 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 2006 | $6,396,000,000 | 5.40% | $355 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2005 | $5,859,000,000 | 4.80% | $335 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2004 | $5,065,000,000 | 5.30% | $299 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2003 | $6,372,000,000 | 9.80% | $387 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2002 | $5,352,000,000 | -12.40% | $335 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2001 | $5,438,000,000 | 6.00% | $351 | 0.02% | #120 |
| 2000 | $4,629,000,000 | 4.50% | $307 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1999 | $4,278,000,000 | 4.70% | $293 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1998 | $4,402,000,000 | 3.90% | $310 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1997 | $4,263,000,000 | 3.70% | $309 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1996 | $4,932,000,000 | 2.20% | $369 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 1995 | $3,838,000,000 | 1.70% | $296 | 0.01% | #121 |
| 1994 | $3,522,000,000 | 0.00% | $279 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1993 | $4,063,000,000 | 2.10% | $332 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 1992 | $3,715,000,000 | 1.20% | $312 | 0.01% | #108 |
| 1991 | $3,255,000,000 | -6.30% | $280 | 0.01% | #109 |
| 1990 | $3,931,000,000 | 3.10% | $348 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1989 | $3,176,000,000 | 4.10% | $288 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1988 | $3,189,000,000 | 3.40% | $297 | 0.02% | #102 |
| 1987 | $3,213,000,000 | 1.20% | $308 | 0.02% | #98 |
| 1986 | $4,348,000,000 | 2.00% | $427 | 0.03% | #89 |
| 1985 | $3,803,000,000 | 1.20% | $384 | 0.03% | #92 |
| 1984 | $3,906,000,000 | 1.80% | $405 | 0.03% | #88 |
| 1983 | $4,686,000,000 | 0.90% | $499 | 0.04% | #82 |
| 1982 | $4,785,000,000 | -1.90% | $523 | 0.04% | #79 |
| 1981 | $4,759,000,000 | -9.80% | $534 | 0.04% | #81 |
| 1980 | $5,202,000,000 | 0.80% | $599 | 0.05% | #78 |
Madagascar GDP Projections (IMF)
i| 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
Madagascarโs 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.
Data & Methodology
How the figures on this page are compiled
- Primary Sources
- IMF, World Bank, United Nations and OECD
- Historical Coverage
- 1980โ2031
- GDP Measurement
- Nominal gross domestic product in current U.S. dollars
- Update Schedule
- Updated annually using the latest available projections
- Population Data
- United Nations World Population Prospects
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar's nominal GDP in 2026 is approximately $21,185,000,000, measured in current US dollars.
Madagascar's GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.60%.
GDP per capita in Madagascar is approximately $656 in 2026.
Madagascar ranks #137 globally by nominal GDP in 2026.
GDP is commonly calculated as household consumption plus investment, government spending, and net exports.
Sources
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