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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Madagascar’s population is 128% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 17,917,170.
Madagascar’s surface area is about 21.1× that of Burundi, a difference of 559,465 km².
Burundi’s population density is 827% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of 450 /km².
Madagascar’s nominal GDP is 465% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $14.34 billion.
Madagascar’s GDP per capita is 148% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $326.
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Bujumbura
Antananarivo
14,047,786
31,964,956
27,830 km²
587,295 km²
505 /km²
54.4 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$17.42 billion · 2024
$219 · 2024
$545 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Burundian
Malagasy
+257
+261
.bi
.mg
BI / BDI
MG / MDG
Africa/Bujumbura
Indian/Antananarivo
Burundi
Madagasikara
| Measure | Burundi | Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Antananarivo |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 31,964,956 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 587,295 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 54.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $17.42 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $545 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar |
| Nationality | Burundian | Malagasy |
| Phone code | +257 | +261 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .mg |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | MG / MDG |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Native name | Burundi | Madagasikara |
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Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.
Full Burundi profile →Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is the world's fourth-largest island located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. With a population of over 26 million, it is known for its unique biodiversity, distinctive cultures, and vibrant arts.
Full Madagascar profile →The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
Burundi has a recorded population of approximately 14,047,786 people.
Burundi covers an area of about 27,830 km².
Burundi has a population density of roughly 505 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Burundi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.08 billion as of 2024.
Burundi has a GDP per capita of approximately $219.
Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF), with the symbol FBu.
Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Burundi are referred to as Burundian.
The international dialing code for Burundi is +257.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burundi is .bi.
Burundi uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.
Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Madagascar has a recorded population of approximately 31,964,956 people.
Madagascar covers an area of about 587,295 km².
Madagascar has a population density of roughly 54.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Madagascar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.42 billion as of 2024.
Madagascar has a GDP per capita of approximately $545.
Madagascar uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA), with the symbol Ar.
Madagascar is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Madagascar is Madagasikara.
People from Madagascar are referred to as Malagasy.
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Madagascar is .mg.
Madagascar uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone.
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is the world's fourth-largest island located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. With a population of over 26 million, it is known for its unique biodiversity, distinctive cultures, and vibrant arts.