MigrantoImmigrants in Madagascar
28.3K foreign-born residents — the #175 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 93% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Comoros | 13199 |
| France | 10776 |
| China | 2382 |
| India | 1902 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 47%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Madagascar.
Comoros is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Comoros accounts for 47% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 38%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 17503 |
| 1995 | 15499 |
| 2000 | 17227 |
| 2005 | 19070 |
| 2010 | 21151 |
| 2015 | 23463 |
| 2020 | 26019 |
| 2024 | 28259 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Comoros | France | China | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8179 | 6672 | 1481 | 1171 |
| 1995 | 7242 | 5908 | 1312 | 1037 |
| 2000 | 8050 | 6567 | 1458 | 1152 |
| 2005 | 8910 | 7269 | 1609 | 1282 |
| 2010 | 9876 | 8066 | 1784 | 1425 |
| 2015 | 10953 | 8950 | 1979 | 1581 |
| 2020 | 12153 | 9922 | 2193 | 1751 |
| 2024 | 13199 | 10776 | 2382 | 1902 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Madagascar as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Madagascar
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Madagascar?
Around 28.3K foreign-born residents live in Madagascar, making it the #175-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Madagascar come from?
Most immigrants in Madagascar come from Comoros, France and China — these three countries account for about 93% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Madagascar are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Madagascar — that's 28.3K out of a total population of 32M.
How has immigration to Madagascar changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Madagascar has grown from 23.5K to 28.3K people, a growth of about 20%.
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