Moving to Algeria from Madagascar

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Madagascar to Algeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Madagascar to Algeria.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
DZ
18.3

Algeria performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
DZ
$732
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.7
DZ
16.6

Algeria 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

MG
58.0
DZ
48.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
DZ
4.0t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Algeria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
DZ
13.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
DZ
144.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.0%
DZ
11.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$599
DZ
$6,051

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Algeria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MG
63.8 yrs
DZ
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
43.0
DZ
19.5

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2018), General Direction of Taxes (2016), Direction Générale des Impôts, Algeria (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Algiers Rain: 23.5 in/yr (598 mm)
75° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Algiers
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 64°/43°F (18°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 76°/54°F (24°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 88°/66°F (31°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
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Month Antananarivo Algiers
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 62°/42°F (16.7°/5.5°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 63°/43°F (17.4°/5.9°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 67°/45°F (19.2°/7.1°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 70°/48°F (20.9°/8.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 75°/54°F (23.9°/12.3°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.9°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 90°/68°F (32.2°/19.8°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 85°/64°F (29.6°/17.6°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 79°/58°F (25.9°/14.2°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 69°/50°F (20.8°/9.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Algeria

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

Algeria passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Algeria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Algeria has 13.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Algeria safe for expats?

Algeria performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Algeria compared to Madagascar?

Algeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Algeria, compared to 1.7 in Madagascar. Algeria scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Algiers is 75°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Algiers receives around 23.5 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Algeria?

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

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At a Glance

MG DZ
Population 32,740,678 47,435,312
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +213
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 17