Madagascar—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #1 of 104Updated April 2026
Latest Value
75.2%
2021
YoY Change
+6.4%
2012 → 2021
Global Rank
#1
of 104 countries
Maximum
80.7%
2002
Minimum
70.7%
2012
CAGR
+0.3%
7 years
Last
75.2%
Previous
70.7%
Highest
80.7%
Lowest
70.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Madagascar's poverty headcount, national (%) was 75.2% in 2021, ranking #1 out of 104 countries. This represents a +6.4% change from 2012. Over the past 7 years, the highest recorded value was 80.7% (2002) and the lowest was 70.7% (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75.2% | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 70.7% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 71.7% | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 73.2% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 72.1% | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 80.7% | +14.0% |
| 2001 | 70.8% |
Top Countries — Poverty Headcount, National (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 75.2% | 2021 |
| 2 | Central African Republic | 68.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 65.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Honduras | 62.9% | 2024 |
| 5 | Zambia | 60.0% | 2022 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.2% | 2020 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 56.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Guatemala | 56.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 53.4% | 2020 |