Malagasy Speaking Countries (2026)
Malagasy is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Malagasy-speaking countries is approximately 32 million people, covering a total land area of 587,041 km².
Madagascar is the largest Malagasy-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Malagasy-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 587,041 km².
The average population density across all Malagasy-speaking countries is 54 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including Malagasy ariary.
Countries
1
Total Population
32M
Most Populous
Madagascar
Largest by Area
Madagascar
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Malagasy-speaking population per country
Madagascar100.0% · 31,727,042All Malagasy-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 31,727,042 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Malagasy?
Malagasy is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Africa).
What is the most populous Malagasy-speaking country?
Madagascar is the most populous Malagasy-speaking country with a population of 31,727,042, accounting for 100.0% of all Malagasy-speaking people.
What is the total population of Malagasy-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 1 Malagasy-speaking countries is approximately 32 million, covering a total land area of 587,041 km².
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Malagasy-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.