Moving to Madagascar from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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 Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
MG
22.5

Madagascar performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
MG
1.8

Libya 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

LY
54.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
MG
0.1t

Libya 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

LY
4.8
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
MG
11.3%

Libya 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

LY
18.7%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
MG
$1,700

Libya 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

LY
77.2 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
MG
39.0

Libya performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Tripoli Antananarivo
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Libya

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

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?

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Madagascar performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Libya?

Libya 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 21.6 in Libya. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

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

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At a Glance

LY MG
Population 7,137,931 28,172,462
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Arabic French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +261
Time zones 1 1