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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Madagascar’s population is 804% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 28,429,353.
Madagascar’s surface area is 382% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 465,529 km².
Madagascar’s population density is 87% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of 25.4 /km².
Madagascar’s nominal GDP is 744% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of $15.36 billion.
Eritrea’s GDP per capita is 26% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of $144.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Asmara
Antananarivo
3,535,603
31,964,956
121,766 km²
587,295 km²
29 /km²
54.4 /km²
$2.07 billion · 2011
$17.42 billion · 2024
$689 · 2011
$545 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Eritrean
Malagasy
+291
+261
.er
.mg
ER / ERI
MG / MDG
Africa/Asmara
Indian/Antananarivo
ኤርትራ
Madagasikara
| Measure | Eritrea | Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Asmara | Antananarivo |
| Population | 3,535,603 | 31,964,956 |
| Surface area | 121,766 km² | 587,295 km² |
| Population density | 29 /km² | 54.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.07 billion · 2011 | $17.42 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $689 · 2011 | $545 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar |
| Nationality | Eritrean | Malagasy |
| Phone code | +291 | +261 |
| Internet domain | .er | .mg |
| ISO codes | ER / ERI | MG / MDG |
| Time zone | Africa/Asmara | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Native name | ኤርትራ | Madagasikara |
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Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.
Full Eritrea 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 Eritrea is Asmara.
Eritrea has a recorded population of approximately 3,535,603 people.
Eritrea covers an area of about 121,766 km².
Eritrea has a population density of roughly 29 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Eritrea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.07 billion as of 2011.
Eritrea has a GDP per capita of approximately $689.
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), with the symbol Nfk.
Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Eritrea is ኤርትራ.
People from Eritrea are referred to as Eritrean.
The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eritrea is .er.
Eritrea uses the Africa/Asmara time zone.
Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.
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.