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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Mozambique’s population is 8.3% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of 2,666,810.
Mozambique’s surface area is 36% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of 212,085 km².
Madagascar’s population density is 26% higher than that of Mozambique, a difference of 11.1 /km².
Mozambique’s nominal GDP is 31% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of $5.32 billion.
Mozambique’s GDP per capita is 21% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of $112.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Antananarivo
Maputo
31,964,956
34,631,766
587,295 km²
799,380 km²
54.4 /km²
43.3 /km²
$17.42 billion · 2024
$22.75 billion · 2024
$545 · 2024
$657 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Mozambican metical · MZN · MT
Malagasy
Mozambican
+261
+258
.mg
.mz
MG / MDG
MZ / MOZ
Indian/Antananarivo
Africa/Maputo
Madagasikara
Moçambique
| Measure | Madagascar | Mozambique |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Antananarivo | Maputo |
| Population | 31,964,956 | 34,631,766 |
| Surface area | 587,295 km² | 799,380 km² |
| Population density | 54.4 /km² | 43.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.42 billion · 2024 | $22.75 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $545 · 2024 | $657 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar | Mozambican metical · MZN · MT |
| Nationality | Malagasy | Mozambican |
| Phone code | +261 | +258 |
| Internet domain | .mg | .mz |
| ISO codes | MG / MDG | MZ / MOZ |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo | Africa/Maputo |
| Native name | Madagasikara | Moçambique |
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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 →Mozambique is a southeast African country bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east and sharing land borders with Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse ecosystems, and growing economy.
Full Mozambique 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 Mozambique is Maputo.
Mozambique has a recorded population of approximately 34,631,766 people.
Mozambique covers an area of about 799,380 km².
Mozambique has a population density of roughly 43.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Mozambique has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $22.75 billion as of 2024.
Mozambique has a GDP per capita of approximately $657.
Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical (MZN), with the symbol MT.
Mozambique is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Mozambique is Moçambique.
People from Mozambique are referred to as Mozambican.
The international dialing code for Mozambique is +258.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mozambique is .mz.
Mozambique uses the Africa/Maputo time zone.
Mozambique is a southeast African country bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east and sharing land borders with Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse ecosystems, and growing economy.