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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Madagascar’s population is 92% larger than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 15,330,583.
Madagascar’s surface area is 50% larger than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 196,535 km².
Madagascar’s population density is 28% higher than that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 11.9 /km².
Zimbabwe’s nominal GDP is 138% larger than that of Madagascar, a difference of $24.12 billion.
Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita is 358% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of $1,952.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Antananarivo
Harare
31,964,956
16,634,373
587,295 km²
390,760 km²
54.4 /km²
42.6 /km²
$17.42 billion · 2024
$41.54 billion · 2024
$545 · 2024
$2,497 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $
Malagasy
Zimbabwean
+261
+263
.mg
.zw
MG / MDG
ZW / ZWE
Indian/Antananarivo
Africa/Harare
Madagasikara
Zimbabwe
| Measure | Madagascar | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Antananarivo | Harare |
| Population | 31,964,956 | 16,634,373 |
| Surface area | 587,295 km² | 390,760 km² |
| Population density | 54.4 /km² | 42.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.42 billion · 2024 | $41.54 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $545 · 2024 | $2,497 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar | Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $ |
| Nationality | Malagasy | Zimbabwean |
| Phone code | +261 | +263 |
| Internet domain | .mg | .zw |
| ISO codes | MG / MDG | ZW / ZWE |
| Time zone | Indian/Antananarivo | Africa/Harare |
| Native name | Madagasikara | Zimbabwe |
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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 →Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.
Full Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare.
Zimbabwe has a recorded population of approximately 16,634,373 people.
Zimbabwe covers an area of about 390,760 km².
Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 42.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Zimbabwe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $41.54 billion as of 2024.
Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,497.
Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), with the symbol $.
Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Zimbabwe are referred to as Zimbabwean.
The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zimbabwe is .zw.
Zimbabwe uses the Africa/Harare time zone.
Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.