President Andry RAJOELINA (since 16 December 2023)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Christian NTSAY (since 6 June 2018)
Judiciary:
Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of 11 members; addresses judicial administration issues only); High Constitutional Court or Haute Cour Constitutionnelle (consists of 9 members); High Court of Justice (consists of 11 members; addresses cases brought against the president of Madagascar and high officials for high treason, grave violations of the Constitution, or breach of duties incompatible with the exercise of the presidential mandate)
Administrative Divisions:
6 provinces (faritany); Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Toliara
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
2374 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
22.6% (2023 est.)
Industry
22.4% (2023 est.)
Services
44.7% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$4.689 billion
Imports:
$6.041 billion
Major Trading Partners
USA 16
France 15
Japan 8
China 6
S. Korea 6
Economic Outlook
Madagascar has a 3.8% GDP growth rate with 9.87% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.