This table lists languages spoken in Madagascar, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
7 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Malagasy
|
Official
Working
|
90% · ≈ 30.2 m |
|
French
|
Official
Minority
Working
|
27% · ≈ 9.1 m |
|
English
|
Official
|
18% · ≈ 6 m |
|
Malagasy Sign Language
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Moroccan Sign Language
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Northern Betsimisaraka Malagasy
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy
|
Minority
|
— |