Moving to Estonia from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallinn averages 48°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 Estonia.

Moved in 2022
2

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

Who's moving to Estonia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
EE
4.4

Estonia 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
EE
$3,741
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
EE
34.4

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia 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
EE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
EE
7.8t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Estonia 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
EE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
EE
10.8%

Estonia performs significantly 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

MG
3.1%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
EE
$42,000

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia 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
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
EE
3.4

Estonia 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

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Tallinn
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 57°/41°F (14°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 65°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Antananarivo Tallinn
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Estonia

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

Estonia passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Estonia 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 Estonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Estonia: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Estonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Estonia safe for expats?

Estonia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Estonia compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Estonia, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Estonia scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Tallinn is 48°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Tallinn receives around 27.3 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Estonia?

The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG EE
Population 28,172,462 1,211,524
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Malagasy Estonian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112