Moving to Denmark from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Madagascar to Denmark.

Moved in 2023
5

people moved from Madagascar to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Denmark?

Top countries of origin for Denmark's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
DK
43.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MG
58.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
DK
4.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
DK
26.4%

Denmark 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

MG
3.1%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
DK
$72,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
DK
3.0

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

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Antananarivo Copenhagen
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Denmark 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 Denmark?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG DK
Population 28,172,462 5,920,767
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages French, Malagasy Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112