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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Madagascar’s population is about 25.7× that of Mauritius, a difference of 30,719,177.
Madagascar’s surface area is about 292× that of Mauritius, a difference of 585,285 km².
Mauritius’ population density is about 11.4× that of Madagascar, a difference of 565 /km².
Madagascar’s nominal GDP is 17% larger than that of Mauritius, a difference of $2.48 billion.
Mauritius’ GDP per capita is about 22.0× that of Madagascar, a difference of $11,446.
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Antananarivo
Port Louis
31,964,956
1,245,779
587,295 km²
2,010 km²
54.4 /km²
620 /km²
$17.42 billion · 2024
$14.94 billion · 2024
$545 · 2024
$11,991 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Mauritian rupee · MUR · ₨
Malagasy
Mauritian
+261
+230
.mg
.mu
MG / MDG
MU / MUS
Indian/Antananarivo
Indian/Mauritius
Madagasikara
Maurice
| Measure | Madagascar | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Antananarivo | Port Louis |
| Population | 31,964,956 | 1,245,779 |
| Surface area | 587,295 km² | 2,010 km² |
| Population density | 54.4 /km² | 620 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.42 billion · 2024 | $14.94 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $545 · 2024 | $11,991 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar | Mauritian rupee · MUR · ₨ |
| Nationality | Malagasy | Mauritian |
| Phone code | +261 | +230 |
| Internet domain | .mg | .mu |
| ISO codes | MG / MDG | MU / MUS |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo | Indian/Mauritius |
| Native name | Madagasikara | Maurice |
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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 →Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its multicultural society and beautiful beaches.
Full Mauritius profile →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.
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Mauritius has a recorded population of approximately 1,245,779 people.
Mauritius covers an area of about 2,010 km².
Mauritius has a population density of roughly 620 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Mauritius has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.94 billion as of 2024.
Mauritius has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,991.
Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR), with the symbol ₨.
Mauritius is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Mauritius is Maurice.
People from Mauritius are referred to as Mauritian.
The international dialing code for Mauritius is +230.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mauritius is .mu.
Mauritius uses the Indian/Mauritius time zone.
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, known for its multicultural society and beautiful beaches.