Moving to Italy from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
185 ↑ 55% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
IT
42.5

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
IT
5.1t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
IT
$52,700

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Rome
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Antananarivo Rome
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Italy 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 Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG IT
Population 28,172,462 61,095,551
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Malagasy Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112