Moving to United Kingdom from Madagascar

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Madagascar to United Kingdom — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Madagascar to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Madagascar to United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,202 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Madagascar and United Kingdom stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
GB
31.7

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
GB
4.2t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
GB
$54,100

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo London
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Antananarivo London
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Madagascar and United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Madagascar?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG GB
Population 28,172,462 67,791,400
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages French, Malagasy English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999