Moving to Madagascar from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan 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

JO
13.6
MG
22.5

Jordan 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

JO
$798
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
MG
1.8

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
MG
0.1t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
MG
11.3%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
MG
$1,700

Jordan 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

JO
76.0 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
MG
39.0

Jordan performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Amman Antananarivo
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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 Jordan and Madagascar.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO MG
Population 10,998,531 28,172,462
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Arabic French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911