Language details — Madagascar

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
Majority
French
Official Minority Working
Small minority
English
No special status
Malagasy Sign Language
Minority
Moroccan Sign Language
Minority
Northern Betsimisaraka Malagasy
Minority
Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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