Africa · Eastern Africa
Madagascar
Republic of Madagascar · World’s #137 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $19.6 billion
- Population 2025
- 32.7 million
- GDP per capita
- $599
- GDP growth 2025
- 3.0%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of Madagascar
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Area
- 587,041 km²
- Coordinates
- -20.00, 47.00
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA Ar)
- Calling code · domain
- +261 · .mg
- ISO codes
- MG / MDG
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Madagascar ranks #137 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (6)
Province: 6
- Antananarivo MG-T
- Antsiranana MG-D
- Fianarantsoa MG-F
- Mahajanga MG-M
- Toamasina MG-A
- Toliara MG-U
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antsiranana MGDIE | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 14.0 m | — |
| Toamasina MGTOA | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 9.4 m | — |
| Mananjary MGMNJ | Very small | open roadstead | 23.2 m | — |
| Maroantsetra MGWMN | Very small | open roadstead | 23.2 m | — |
| Andoany | Very small | open roadstead | 20.1 m | — |
| Iharana | Very small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | — |
| Morondava MGMOQ | Very small | open roadstead | 14.0 m | — |
| Toliara MGTLE | Very small | open roadstead | 11.0 m | — |
| Mahajanga MGMJN | Very small | coastal (natural) | 9.4 m | — |
| Tolanaro MGTLN | Very small | open roadstead | 9.4 m | — |
| Antsohim Bondrona | Very small | coastal (natural) | 7.9 m | — |
| Manakara MGWVK | Very small | open roadstead | 7.9 m | — |
13 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Madagascar: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Trade agreements in force (7)
Madagascar is party to 7 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMESA - Accession of Tunisia | CU Goods |
19 Jun 2019 |           +10 |
| EU - Eastern and Southern Africa States - Accession of Comoros | FTA Goods |
7 Feb 2019 |         +21 |
| SADC - Accession of Seychelles | FTA Goods |
25 May 2015 |       +2 |
| EU - Eastern and Southern Africa States | FTA Goods |
14 May 2012 | +21 |
| COMESA - Accession of Seychelles | CU Goods |
11 May 2009 | +10 |
| Southern African Development Community (SADC) In force for some parties | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2000 |  +5 |
| COMESA - Accession of Egypt | CU Goods |
17 Feb 1999 | +8 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Madagascar can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.