Which has higher population, Australia or Madagascar?

Australia, at 23,430 against 22,905 in Madagascar as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Madagascar?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Australia vs Madagascar: Population

Australia

23,430

in 2030

Madagascar

22,905

in 2030

Australia rank

49th

Madagascar rank

50th

Population over time

Australia
Madagascar

How they compare

Australia currently reports 23,430 against 22,905 in Madagascar, a difference of 525.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 49th and Madagascar ranks 50th of 188 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Australia	Madagascar	Difference	Ahead
1990s	14,139	7,585	6,554	Australia
2000s	16,259	10,409	5,849	Australia
2010s	19,299	14,537	4,761	Australia
2020s	22,071	19,735	2,336	Australia
2030s	23,430	22,905	524.6	Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Australia or Madagascar?: Australia, at 23,430 against 22,905 in Madagascar as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Australia and Madagascar?: 525, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Madagascar?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Australia and Madagascar rank globally for population?: Australia ranks 49th and Madagascar ranks 50th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.