Daten & Fakten
Madagaskar
El Salvador
Capital
Madagaskar
name: Antananarivo
geographic coordinates: 18 55 S, 47 31 E
time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name, which means "City of the Thousand," was bestowed by 17th century King ADRIANJAKAKING to honor the soldiers assigned to guard the city
geographic coordinates: 18 55 S, 47 31 E
time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: the name, which means "City of the Thousand," was bestowed by 17th century King ADRIANJAKAKING to honor the soldiers assigned to guard the city
El Salvador
name: San Salvador
geographic coordinates: 13 42 N, 89 12 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Spanish for "Holy Savior" (referring to Jesus Christ)
geographic coordinates: 13 42 N, 89 12 W
time difference: UTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
etymology: Spanish for "Holy Savior" (referring to Jesus Christ)
Citizenship
Madagaskar
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Madagascar; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: unknown
citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Madagascar; in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the mother must be a citizen
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: unknown
El Salvador
citizenship by birth: yes
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
citizenship by descent only: yes
dual citizenship recognized: yes
residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years
Legal system
Madagaskar
civil law system based on the old French civil code and customary law in matters of marriage, family, and obligation
El Salvador
civil law system with minor common law influence; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court
Suffrage
Madagaskar
18 years of age; universal
El Salvador
18 years of age; universal
Area
Madagaskar
total: 587,041 sq km
land: 581,540 sq km
water: 5,501 sq km
land: 581,540 sq km
water: 5,501 sq km
El Salvador
total: 21,041 sq km
land: 20,721 sq km
water: 320 sq km
land: 20,721 sq km
water: 320 sq km
Land use
Madagaskar
agricultural land: 71.1% (2018 est.)
arable land: 6% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 64.1% (2018 est.)
forest: 21.5% (2018 est.)
other: 7.4% (2018 est.)
arable land: 6% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 1% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 64.1% (2018 est.)
forest: 21.5% (2018 est.)
other: 7.4% (2018 est.)
El Salvador
agricultural land: 74.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 33.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 30.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 13.6% (2018 est.)
other: 11.7% (2018 est.)
arable land: 33.1% (2018 est.)
permanent crops: 10.9% (2018 est.)
permanent pasture: 30.7% (2018 est.)
forest: 13.6% (2018 est.)
other: 11.7% (2018 est.)
Location
Madagaskar
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
El Salvador
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras
Age structure
Madagaskar
0-14 years: 37.47% (male 5,451,018/female 5,343,865)
15-64 years: 58.72% (male 8,481,873/female 8,437,644)
65 years and over: 3.81% (2023 est.) (male 506,495/female 591,300)
15-64 years: 58.72% (male 8,481,873/female 8,437,644)
65 years and over: 3.81% (2023 est.) (male 506,495/female 591,300)
El Salvador
0-14 years: 25.4% (male 857,304/female 819,670)
15-64 years: 66.39% (male 2,072,784/female 2,310,573)
65 years and over: 8.21% (2023 est.) (male 232,684/female 309,355)
15-64 years: 66.39% (male 2,072,784/female 2,310,573)
65 years and over: 8.21% (2023 est.) (male 232,684/female 309,355)
Birth rate
Madagaskar
28.1 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
17.5 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Death rate
Madagaskar
5.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
5.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Languages
Madagaskar
Malagasy (official) 99.9%, French (official) 23.6%, English 8.2%, other 0.6% (2018 est.)
note: shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census
note: shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census
El Salvador
Spanish (official), Nawat (among some Amerindians)
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
major-language sample(s):
La Libreta Informativa del Mundo, la fuente indispensable de información básica. (Spanish)
The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Life expectancy at birth
Madagaskar
total population: 68.5 years (2023 est.)
male: 67.1 years
female: 69.9 years
male: 67.1 years
female: 69.9 years
El Salvador
total population: 75.6 years (2023 est.)
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.3 years
male: 72.2 years
female: 79.3 years
Major urban areas - population
Madagaskar
3.872 million ANTANANARIVO (capital) (2023)
El Salvador
1.116 million SAN SALVADOR (capital) (2023)
Median age
Madagaskar
total: 21 years (2023 est.)
male: 20.9 years
female: 21.2 years
male: 20.9 years
female: 21.2 years
El Salvador
total: 29.2 years (2023 est.)
male: 27.7 years
female: 30.7 years
male: 27.7 years
female: 30.7 years
Mother's mean age at first birth
Madagaskar
19.5 years (2021 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
El Salvador
20.8 years (2008 est.)
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
note: data represents median age at first birth among women 25-29
Net migration rate
Madagaskar
0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
El Salvador
-7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)
Population distribution
Madagaskar
most of population lives on the eastern half of the island; significant clustering is found in the central highlands and eastern coastline as shown in this population distribution map
El Salvador
athough it is the smallest country in land area in Central America, El Salvador has a population that is 18 times larger than Belize; at least 20% of the population lives abroad; high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador
Population growth rate
Madagaskar
2.22% (2023 est.)
El Salvador
0.46% (2023 est.)
Total fertility rate
Madagaskar
3.55 children born/woman (2023 est.)
El Salvador
2.04 children born/woman (2023 est.)
Urbanization
Madagaskar
urban population: 40.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 4.26% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 4.26% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
El Salvador
urban population: 75.4% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.33% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
rate of urbanization: 1.33% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Education expenditures
Madagaskar
3.1% of GDP (2020 est.)
El Salvador
4.1% of GDP (2020 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)
Madagaskar
total: 10 years
male: 10 years
female: 10 years (2018)
male: 10 years
female: 10 years (2018)
El Salvador
total: 12 years
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2018)
male: 12 years
female: 12 years (2018)
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
Madagaskar
-2.7% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
El Salvador
-2.5% (of GDP) (2017 est.)
Industrial production growth rate
Madagaskar
-21.56% (2020 est.)
El Salvador
9.47% (2021 est.)
Labor force
Madagaskar
14.813 million (2021 est.)
El Salvador
2.658 million (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line
Madagaskar
70.7% (2012 est.)
El Salvador
22.8% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
Madagaskar
2.59% (2021 est.)
2.47% (2020 est.)
1.86% (2019 est.)
2.47% (2020 est.)
1.86% (2019 est.)
El Salvador
5.94% (2021 est.)
6.25% (2020 est.)
4.17% (2019 est.)
note: data are official rates; but underemployment is high
6.25% (2020 est.)
4.17% (2019 est.)
note: data are official rates; but underemployment is high
Public debt
Madagaskar
36% of GDP (2017 est.)
38.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
38.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
El Salvador
71.41% of GDP (2020 est.)
53.88% of GDP (2019 est.)
52.21% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: El Salvador's total public debt includes non-financial public sector debt, financial public sector debt, and central bank debt
53.88% of GDP (2019 est.)
52.21% of GDP (2018 est.)
note: El Salvador's total public debt includes non-financial public sector debt, financial public sector debt, and central bank debt
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
Madagaskar
5.81% (2021 est.)
4.2% (2020 est.)
5.61% (2019 est.)
4.2% (2020 est.)
5.61% (2019 est.)
El Salvador
3.47% (2021 est.)
-0.37% (2020 est.)
0.08% (2019 est.)
-0.37% (2020 est.)
0.08% (2019 est.)
Exports
Madagaskar
$3.341 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$2.589 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$4.082 billion (2019 est.)
$2.589 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$4.082 billion (2019 est.)
El Salvador
$8.491 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$6.295 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$8.057 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$6.295 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$8.057 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Exports - partners
Madagaskar
United States 19%, France 18%, United Arab Emirates 7%, China 6%, Japan 6%, Germany 5%, India 5% (2019)
El Salvador
United States 40%, Guatemala 15%, Honduras 15%, Nicaragua 6% (2019)
Imports
Madagaskar
$4.768 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$3.718 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$4.685 billion (2019 est.)
$3.718 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$4.685 billion (2019 est.)
El Salvador
$15.754 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.764 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.469 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$10.764 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
$12.469 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars
Imports - partners
Madagaskar
China 24%, France 11%, United Arab Emirates 9%, India 7%, South Africa 5% (2019)
El Salvador
United States 30%, China 14%, Guatemala 13%, Mexico 8%, Honduras 6% (2019)
Airports
Madagaskar
83 (2021)
El Salvador
68 (2021)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Madagaskar
total: 32,000 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 0.1 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 0.1 (2020 est.)
El Salvador
total: 586,000 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 9 (2020 est.)
Internet users
Madagaskar
total: 5.8 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 20% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 20% (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total: 3.969 million (2021 est.)
percent of population: 63% (2021 est.)
percent of population: 63% (2021 est.)
Railways
Madagaskar
total: 836 km (2018)
narrow gauge: 836 km (2018) 1.000-m gauge
narrow gauge: 836 km (2018) 1.000-m gauge
El Salvador
total: 12.5 km (2014)
narrow gauge: 12.5 km (2014) 0.914-mm gauge
narrow gauge: 12.5 km (2014) 0.914-mm gauge
Roadways
Madagaskar
total: 31,640 km (2018)
El Salvador
total: 9,012 km (2017)
paved: 5,341 km (2017)
unpaved: 3,671 km (2017)
paved: 5,341 km (2017)
unpaved: 3,671 km (2017)
Telephones - fixed lines
Madagaskar
total subscriptions: 26,271 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2021 est.) less than 1
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: (2021 est.) less than 1
El Salvador
total subscriptions: 856,090 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 14 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 14 (2021 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Madagaskar
total subscriptions: 16,279,633 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 56 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 56 (2021 est.)
El Salvador
total subscriptions: 11,071,073 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 175 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 175 (2021 est.)
Waterways
Madagaskar
600 km (2011) (432 km navigable)
El Salvador
422 km (2022) (Rio Lempa River is partially navigable by small craft)
Disputes - international
Madagaskar
Madagascar-France: claims Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, and Juan de Nova Island (all administered by France); the vegetated drying cays of Banc du Geyser, which were claimed by Madagascar in 1976, also fall within the EEZ claim of France
Madagascar-Comoros: the vegetated drying cays of Banc du Geyser, which were claimed by Madagascar in 1976, also fall within the EEZ claim of the Comoros
El Salvador
El Salvador-Honduras: International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the delimitation of "bolsones" (disputed areas) along the El Salvador-Honduras border in 1992 with final settlement by the parties in 2006 after an Organization of American States survey and a further ICJ ruling in 2003; the 1992 ICJ ruling advised a tripartite resolution to a maritime boundary in the Gulf of Fonseca with consideration of Honduran access to the Pacific; El Salvador continues to claim tiny Conejo Island, not mentioned in the ICJ ruling, off Honduras in the Gulf of Fonseca.
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