Last update: May 20, 2026
Updated dailyMadagascar
3 3.0 out of 10
Safety Score
Not recommended
Last updated: May 20, 2026 84% data coverage
Madagascar has a safety score of 3.0/10 as of May 20, 2026, rated as High risk. The biggest concern is crime (1.5/10), while the strongest area is conflict (7.4/10). This score is calculated daily from 11+ independent public sources.
Madagascar has a travel safety score of 3.0/10, ranking 210th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Very High risk destination. The strongest category is Conflict (7.4/10) while the main area of concern is Crime (1.5/10). Data is sourced from 11+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.
What are the safety risk areas?
Crime 1.5/10
Governance 2.2/10
Environment 4.1/10
Health 6.3/10
Conflict 7.4/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded.
What do governments say?
Sources (13)
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Level 2Let op, veiligheidsrisicos
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
Source
How does Madagascar compare to nearby countries?
| Country | Score | Conflict | Crime | Health | Governance | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | 9.1 | 5.4 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Mauritius | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| Cabo Verde | 8.0 | 5.1 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 6.1 | 9.0 |
| Botswana | 7.8 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Madagascar | 3.0 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Madagascar in 2026?
Madagascar has a safety score of 3.0/10, classified as High risk.
This score is updated daily using data from 11+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.
What is the biggest risk when traveling to Madagascar?
The area of greatest concern for Madagascar is crime, with a score of 1.5/10.
Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.
Do I need travel insurance for Madagascar?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Madagascar. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.
This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.
Where does the data come from?
- advisoriesFresh
Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal
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Global Disaster Alerting Coordination System -- natural disaster alerts
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Global Peace Index -- annual peacefulness ranking by IEP
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INFORM Risk Index -- hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacity
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ReliefWeb -- humanitarian situation reports and disaster alerts
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V-Dem Institute Country-Year Dataset v16 (CC-BY-SA 4.0) -- Rule of Law, Political Corruption, and Public Administration indices (Coppedge et al., DOI 10.23696/vdemds26)
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World Bank Development Indicators -- child mortality and PM2.5 air pollution
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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail
Crime 1.5/10 · High · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| vdem rule of law | 1.5/10 | vdem | 2025 |
Governance 2.2/10 · High · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform governance | 2.8/10 | inform | 2026 |
| vdem corruption control | 1.2/10 | vdem | 2025 |
| vdem gov effectiveness | 2.7/10 | vdem | 2025 |
Environment 4.1/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 80%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| gdacs disaster alerts | 6.0/10 | gdacs | 2026 |
| inform natural | 4.4/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform climate | 3.9/10 | inform | 2026 |
| reliefweb active disasters | 2.0/10 | reliefweb | 2026 |
Health 6.3/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 100%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| inform epidemic | 3.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| inform health | 9.0/10 | inform | 2026 |
| wb child mortality | 6.9/10 | worldbank | 2024 |
Conflict 7.4/10 When a pillar has low data coverage, its contribution to the overall score is reduced or excluded. · Low · Coverage: 40%
| Indicators | Value | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| advisory level us | 6.7/10 | advisories_us | 2026 |
| advisory level uk | 10.0/10 | advisories_uk | 2026 |
| advisory level ca | 6.7/10 | advisories_ca | 2026 |
| advisory level au | 6.7/10 | advisories_au | 2026 |
| advisory level de | 10.0/10 | advisories_de | 2026 |
| advisory level nl | 6.7/10 | advisories_nl | 2026 |
| advisory level jp | 0.0/10 | advisories_jp | 2026 |
| advisory level at | 6.7/10 | advisories_at | 2026 |
| advisory level hk | 10.0/10 | advisories_hk | 2026 |
| advisory level ie | 10.0/10 | advisories_ie | 2026 |
| advisory level be | 10.0/10 | advisories_be | 2026 |
| advisory level rs | 6.7/10 | advisories_rs | 2026 |
| advisory level tw | 3.3/10 | advisories_tw | 2026 |
| gpi overall | 7.2/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| gpi safety security | 6.6/10 | gpi | 2023 |
| gpi militarisation | 8.9/10 | gpi | 2023 |