Moving to Madagascar from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to Madagascar? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Gibraltar.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
MG
0.1
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
MG
81 kWh

Gibraltar 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

GI
1.0%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
MG
$1,700

Gibraltar performs better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
MG
39.0

Gibraltar performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Gibraltar.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Madagascar: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Madagascar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI MG
Population 29,573 28,172,462
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +261
Time zones 1 1