Share of plastic waste exports in Madagascar

Madagascar: Share of plastic waste exports was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.0%
Change on year
up 556.7%
World rank
131st
of 162 countries
All-time high
0.0%
in 2011
All-time low
0.0%
in 2001
Years of data
16
2001–2023

Share of plastic waste exports in Madagascar, 2001–2023

00.0010.0020.0032001201220232001: 0 %2005: 0 %2007: 0 %2010: 0.002 %2011: 0.003 %2012: 0.001 %2013: 0.001 %2014: 0.001 %2015: 0.001 %2016: 0.001 %2017: 0.001 %2018: 0.002 %2019: 0.001 %2021: 0 %2022: 0 %2023: 0 %

Source: United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of plastic waste exports in Madagascar is 0.0%, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 556.7% on the previous year and down 56.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of plastic waste exports in Madagascar peaked at 0.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.

Madagascar ranks 131st of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3

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  4. 132 Antigua and Barbuda 0.0% compare
  5. 133 Samoa 0.0% compare
  6. 134 Niger 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of plastic waste exports in Madagascar?
Share of plastic waste exports in Madagascar was 0.0% in 2023, according to United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of plastic waste exports recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
What is the lowest share of plastic waste exports recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
How does Madagascar rank for share of plastic waste exports?
Madagascar ranks 131st out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of plastic waste exports rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of plastic waste exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of plastic waste exports
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database (2025); United Nations Comtrade Database (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
162 places, 2,674 data points, 1988–2024
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