Moving to Madagascar from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Madagascar — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Madagascar stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
MG
22.5

Angola performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
MG
1.8

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Angola across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
MG
11.3%

Angola performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
MG
$1,700

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
MG
39.0

Madagascar performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Luanda Antananarivo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Madagascar. To live, work, or study long-term in Madagascar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Madagascar's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Angola passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Madagascar passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Madagascar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Madagascar.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO MG
Population 34,795,287 28,172,462
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Portuguese French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +261
Time zones 1 1