Urban Population: Madagascar
Madagascar's urban population is currently 32.4% as of 2024. # Madagascar Urban Population Madagascar's urban population reached 32.
Current (2024)
32.4%
+1.4% y/y
Peak (2024)
32.4%
Low (1960)
10.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Madagascar
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Madagascar
Analysis# Madagascar Urban Population
Madagascar's urban population reached 32.434% in 2024, marking an all-time high for the country. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1960, when only 10.84% of the population lived in urban areas—a total increase of 199.2% over six decades. The current urbanization rate remains relatively modest compared to global averages, reflecting Madagascar's continued reliance on rural, agricultural communities.
The period from 2015 to 2024 demonstrates consistent urbanization momentum, with the urban share climbing steadily from 29.173% to 32.434%. This decade-long trend shows annual growth averaging roughly 0.35 percentage points, suggesting Madagascar is experiencing gradual but sustained migration toward cities. If this trajectory continues at its current pace, the country's urban population could exceed 35% within the next five years, signaling an ongoing shift in settlement patterns and economic activity.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.4% | +1.42% |
| 2023 | 32.0% | +1.40% |
| 2022 | 31.5% | +1.37% |
| 2021 | 31.1% | +1.34% |
| 2020 | 30.7% | +1.31% |
| 2019 | 30.3% | +1.29% |
| 2018 | 29.9% | +0.83% |
| 2017 | 29.7% | +0.84% |
| 2016 | 29.4% | +0.86% |
| 2015 | 29.2% | +0.88% |
| 2014 | 28.9% | +0.90% |
| 2013 | 28.7% | +0.92% |
| 2012 | 28.4% | +0.94% |
| 2011 | 28.1% | +0.97% |
| 2010 | 27.9% | +0.99% |
| 2009 | 27.6% | +1.01% |
| 2008 | 27.3% | +1.03% |
| 2007 | 27.0% | +1.05% |
| 2006 | 26.8% | +1.08% |
| 2005 | 26.5% | +1.10% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 26.2% | +1.12% |
| 2003 | 25.9% | +1.14% |
| 2002 | 25.6% | +1.17% |
| 2001 | 25.3% | +1.19% |
| 2000 | 25.0% | +1.22% |
| 1999 | 24.7% | +1.25% |
| 1998 | 24.4% | +1.27% |
| 1997 | 24.1% | +1.29% |
| 1996 | 23.8% | +1.32% |
| 1995 | 23.5% | +1.35% |
| 1994 | 23.2% | +1.38% |
| 1993 | 22.9% | +1.40% |
| 1992 | 22.5% | +1.43% |
| 1991 | 22.2% | +1.46% |
| 1990 | 21.9% | +1.49% |
| 1989 | 21.6% | +1.53% |
| 1988 | 21.3% | +1.56% |
| 1987 | 20.9% | +1.61% |
| 1986 | 20.6% | +1.66% |
| 1985 | 20.3% | +1.71% |
| 1984 | 19.9% | +1.78% |
| 1983 | 19.6% | +1.84% |
| 1982 | 19.2% | +1.91% |
| 1981 | 18.9% | +1.99% |
| 1980 | 18.5% | +2.08% |
| 1979 | 18.1% | +2.17% |
| 1978 | 17.7% | +2.28% |
| 1977 | 17.3% | +2.39% |
| 1976 | 16.9% | +2.49% |
| 1975 | 16.5% | +2.72% |
| 1974 | 16.1% | +3.21% |
| 1973 | 15.6% | +3.52% |
| 1972 | 15.0% | +3.52% |
| 1971 | 14.5% | +3.17% |
| 1970 | 14.1% | +2.72% |
| 1969 | 13.7% | +2.51% |
| 1968 | 13.4% | +2.43% |
| 1967 | 13.1% | +2.52% |
| 1966 | 12.7% | +2.61% |
| 1965 | 12.4% | +2.63% |
| 1964 | 12.1% | +2.68% |
| 1963 | 11.8% | +2.76% |
| 1962 | 11.5% | +2.82% |
| 1961 | 11.2% | +2.89% |
| 1960 | 10.8% | — |
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