MigrantoImmigrants in Madagascar
28.3K foreigners live in Madagascar — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Madagascar by country
The 3 largest groups make up 93% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Comoros | 13199 |
| France | 10776 |
| China | 2382 |
| India | 1902 |
By region of origin
47% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Madagascar in numbers
Comorans are the largest group by a wide margin
47% of all immigrants were born in the Comoros, while the next group accounts for just 38%.
Immigrant population in Madagascar over time
Foreigners living in Madagascar, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 17503 |
| 1995 | 15499 |
| 2000 | 17227 |
| 2005 | 19070 |
| 2010 | 21151 |
| 2015 | 23463 |
| 2020 | 26019 |
| 2024 | 28259 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Madagascar, by year
| Year | Comorans | French | Chinese | Indians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Madagascar
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Madagascar
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Madagascar?
Around 28.3K immigrants live in Madagascar — the world's #175 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Comorans live in Madagascar?
Around 13.2K Comorans live in Madagascar — about 47% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Madagascar growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Madagascar has grown from 23.5K to 28.3K, about 20%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Madagascar come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Madagascar. Their children born in Madagascar are not included.
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