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
$12,445,769,658
GDP Added Today
$24,975,137
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% #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)

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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.