Which has higher population, Madagascar or Mozambique?

Mozambique, at 23,468 against 22,905 in Madagascar as of 2030.

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

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.

Madagascar vs Mozambique: Population

Madagascar

22,905

in 2030

Mozambique

23,468

in 2030

Madagascar rank

50th

Mozambique rank

48th

Population over time

Madagascar
Mozambique

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 23,468 against 22,905 in Madagascar, a difference of 563.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mozambique ahead.

Madagascar ranks 50th and Mozambique ranks 48th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 2 and Mozambique in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Madagascar	Mozambique	Difference	Ahead
1990s	7,585	8,423	838.43	Mozambique
2000s	10,409	11,012	602.81	Mozambique
2010s	14,537	14,286	250.99	Madagascar
2020s	19,735	19,653	81.51	Madagascar
2030s	22,905	23,468	562.5	Mozambique

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Madagascar or Mozambique?: Mozambique, at 23,468 against 22,905 in Madagascar as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Madagascar and Mozambique?: 563, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Mozambique?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Madagascar and Mozambique rank globally for population?: Madagascar ranks 50th and Mozambique ranks 48th 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.