Madagascar Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Madagascar's net migration was -2,227 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 24.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Madagascar's net migration stood at -2,227 in 2025, a decline of +432 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -2,236 by 2026. Madagascar ranked 98th globally.
Madagascar’s net migration has been persistently negative since the early 2000s, falling from a neutral balance of 0.00 in 1960 and 1963 to a sharp trough of –18,345.00 in 2003, the lowest figure recorded over the 66‑year series. By 2025 the country registered a net outflow of –2,227.00, placing it 98th globally and closely aligned with peers such as the Maldives (–2,283.00) and Tonga (–2,150.00). The sustained outmigration reflects limited domestic employment opportunities, periodic political instability, and the pull of diaspora networks in neighboring regions. Although the magnitude of outflows has receded from the 2003 nadir, the negative balance remains entrenched, suggesting that without significant improvements in economic diversification, infrastructure, and governance, Madagascar is likely to continue experiencing modest net emigration in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -2,596 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -2,416 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -2,236 | - | - |
| 2025 | -2,227 | −432 | #98 |
| 2024 | -1,795 | −308 | #96 |
| 2023 | -1,487 | +0 | #89 |
| 2022 | -1,487 | −7 | #82 |
| 2021 | -1,480 | +0 | #92 |
| 2020 | -1,480 | +1,496 | #90 |
| 2019 | -2,976 | −89 | #83 |
| 2018 | -2,887 | −103 | #85 |
| 2017 | -2,784 | −97 | #85 |
| 2016 | -2,687 | −93 | #83 |
| 2015 | -2,594 | −72 | #94 |
| 2014 | -2,522 | −77 | #91 |
| 2013 | -2,445 | −111 | #88 |
| 2012 | -2,334 | −115 | #90 |
| 2011 | -2,219 | −240 | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Madagascar's net migration was -2,227 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 24.1% decrease from the previous year.
Madagascar's net migration peaked at 0 in 1960.
The lowest net migration in Madagascar was -18,345 in 2003.
Madagascar ranks 98th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Madagascar's net migration is projected to reach -2,236 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Madagascar in 2025 was -2,227. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_madagascar_net-migration,
title = {Madagascar Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/madagascar/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}