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Elections in Madagascar
republic
Next election
Malagasy presidential election - 1 November 2027
RZ
Ruphin Zafisambo live
Head of government
Head of state
Michael Randrianirina
Region
Africa
Next election
Malagasy presidential election
1 November 2027
Government
republic
Capital
Antananarivo
Population
31 964 956
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Madagascar
Established
1960
Currency
ariary
Official language
French
Capital
Antananarivo
Region
Africa
Area
587,295 km2
Election history
19 December 2018presidential
Malagasy presidential election
won: Andry Rajoelina
20 December 2013presidential
Malagasy presidential election
won: Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-06-16.