Population
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Population data is unavailable for Reunion, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
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Antananarivo
Saint-Denis
31,964,956
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587,295 km²
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54.4 /km²
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$17.42 billion · 2024
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$545 · 2024
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Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Euro · EUR · €
Malagasy
Reunionese, Reunionnais
+261
+262
.mg
.re
MG / MDG
RE / REU
Indian/Antananarivo
Indian/Reunion
Madagasikara
La Réunion
| Measure | Madagascar | Reunion |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Antananarivo | Saint-Denis |
| Population | 31,964,956 | — |
| Surface area | 587,295 km² | — |
| Population density | 54.4 /km² | — |
| Nominal GDP | $17.42 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $545 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Malagasy | Reunionese, Reunionnais |
| Phone code | +261 | +262 |
| Internet domain | .mg | .re |
| ISO codes | MG / MDG | RE / REU |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo | Indian/Reunion |
| Native name | Madagasikara | La Réunion |
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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 →Réunion, an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean, is a vibrant island celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and multicultural heritage.
Full Reunion 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 Reunion is Saint-Denis.
Reunion uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Reunion is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Reunion is La Réunion.
People from Reunion are referred to as Reunionese, Reunionnais.
The international dialing code for Reunion is +262.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Reunion is .re.
Reunion uses the Indian/Reunion time zone.
Réunion, an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean, is a vibrant island celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and multicultural heritage.