Moving to Madagascar from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Madagascar — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Micronesia, Federated States of to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Micronesia, Federated States of and Madagascar 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

FM
14.1
MG
22.5

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
54.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
MG
0.1t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Madagascar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FM
5.7
MG
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
MG
20.0%

Micronesia, Federated States of performs 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

FM
16.2%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
MG
$1,700

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
MG
39.0

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Madagascar passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Madagascar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Micronesia, Federated States of and Madagascar.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM MG
Population 101,009 28,172,462
Currency United States Dollar ($) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +691 +261
Time zones 2 1