Moving to Latvia from Madagascar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Madagascar to Latvia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Madagascar to Latvia, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°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 Latvia.
Who's moving to Latvia?
Top countries of origin for Latvia's foreign-born residents.
- 116,771
- 42,251
- 32,262
- 14,209
- 5,651
- 3,712
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Madagascar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Latvia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Latvia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Latvia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Latvia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Latvia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Antananarivo | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Antananarivo | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Direction Générale de la Météorologie,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar and Latvia. To live, work, or study long-term in Latvia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Latvia's immigration authority.
Madagascar passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Latvia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Madagascar?
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Madagascar?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.
