Madagascar Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Madagascar
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated December 4, 2025
Detailed homicide statistics are not currently available for Madagascar. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Madagascar at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
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Safety Rank
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Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
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Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Madagascar:
The advisory level was decreased from 3 to 2. The "health" risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Madagascar due to crime, unrest, and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to the following areas due to crime: The area in and around the city of Tsaratanana in the Betsiboka Region. The area along the unnamed road connecting the city of Tsiroanomandidy in the Bongolava Region with the coastal city of Maintirano in the Melaky Region.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madagascar safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Madagascar at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). Cited risks include health.
What is the crime rate in Madagascar?
Reliable homicide statistics are not currently available for Madagascar.
What is the US travel advisory level for Madagascar?
Madagascar is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).