Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 191.16 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Madagascar, 2005–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Madagascar stood at 191.16 million.
The figure is up 97.0% on the previous year and up 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Madagascar peaked at 2.49 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, 74.93 million, in 2010.
Madagascar ranks 55th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 331.75 million | — |
| 2006 | 2.49 billion | +651.0% |
| 2007 | 274.32 million | -89.0% |
| 2008 | 247.41 million | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 75.46 million | -69.5% |
| 2010 | 74.93 million | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 184.05 million | +145.6% |
| 2012 | 119.95 million | -34.8% |
| 2013 | 133.41 million | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 157.65 million | +18.2% |
| 2015 | 130.47 million | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 279.74 million | +114.4% |
| 2017 | 234.35 million | -16.2% |
| 2018 | 239.77 million | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 335.30 million | +39.8% |
| 2020 | 214.66 million | -36.0% |
| 2021 | 97.06 million | -54.8% |
| 2022 | 191.16 million | +97.0% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 191.16 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 279.10 million, 68% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 191.16 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 185.64 million, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Madagascar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +651.0% | 331.75 million | 2.49 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 684.05 million | 75.46 million | 2.49 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 188.96 million | 74.93 million | 335.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 167.63 million | 97.06 million | 214.66 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More financial sector data for Madagascar
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.28 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.9354 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.28 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Madagascar?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Madagascar was 191.16 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.49 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.93 million in 2010.
- How does Madagascar rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Madagascar ranks 55th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.