Share of World GDP: Madagascar

Analysis# Madagascar Share of World GDP Madagascar's share of world GDP currently stands at 0.031% in 2026, reflecting a significant decline from its 1980 peak of 0.062%. The nation has lost half its relative economic weight over nearly five decades, contrasting sharply with its all-time low of 0.03% recorded in 2021. This downward trajectory underscores Madagascar's diminishing position in the global economy despite hosting the world's fourth-largest island and substantial natural resources. The sharpest deterioration occurred between 1980 and the early 2000s. Recent years from 2021 onward show stabilization near historical lows, with the metric hovering between 0.03% and 0.031%. Projections through 2026 suggest Madagascar's share will remain flat at current levels, indicating the country faces structural challenges in achieving faster economic growth relative to global expansion.