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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Uganda’s population is 56% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of 18,050,136.
Madagascar’s surface area is 143% larger than that of Uganda, a difference of 345,745 km².
Uganda’s population density is 280% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of 153 /km².
Uganda’s nominal GDP is 209% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of $36.49 billion.
Uganda’s GDP per capita is 98% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of $533.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Antananarivo
Kampala
31,964,956
50,015,092
587,295 km²
241,550 km²
54.4 /km²
207 /km²
$17.42 billion · 2024
$53.91 billion · 2024
$545 · 2024
$1,078 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh
Malagasy
Ugandan
+261
+256
.mg
.ug
MG / MDG
UG / UGA
Indian/Antananarivo
Africa/Kampala
Madagasikara
Uganda
| Measure | Madagascar | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Antananarivo | Kampala |
| Population | 31,964,956 | 50,015,092 |
| Surface area | 587,295 km² | 241,550 km² |
| Population density | 54.4 /km² | 207 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.42 billion · 2024 | $53.91 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $545 · 2024 | $1,078 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar | Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh |
| Nationality | Malagasy | Ugandan |
| Phone code | +261 | +256 |
| Internet domain | .mg | .ug |
| ISO codes | MG / MDG | UG / UGA |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo | Africa/Kampala |
| Native name | Madagasikara | Uganda |
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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 →Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.
Full Uganda 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 Uganda is Kampala.
Uganda has a recorded population of approximately 50,015,092 people.
Uganda covers an area of about 241,550 km².
Uganda has a population density of roughly 207 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Uganda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.91 billion as of 2024.
Uganda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,078.
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX), with the symbol USh.
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Uganda are referred to as Ugandan.
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uganda is .ug.
Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala time zone.
Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.