Office

Head of government, Madagascar

Title: Premier Ministre, Chef du Gouvernement

Current holder

Mamitiana Rajaonarison

In office since 15 Mar 2026.

Career

prime minister (2026 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Predecessor: Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo (from Wikidata)

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of government of Madagascar?

Mamitiana Rajaonarison is the Head of government of Madagascar, in office since 15 Mar 2026.

Who was the Head of government of Madagascar before Mamitiana Rajaonarison?

Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo held the office before Mamitiana Rajaonarison.

When was Mamitiana Rajaonarison born?

Mamitiana Rajaonarison was born in 1973, according to Wikidata.

Where did Mamitiana Rajaonarison study?

Mamitiana Rajaonarison studied at Military Academy of Antsirabe, Académie militaire de la Gendarmerie nationale, École nationale d'administration, according to Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Presidency of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar (decree published by CNLEGIS, Secretariat General of the Government) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Madagascar in numbers

Population (2025): 31.4 million; 16th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 619 US$; 51st highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 8.1%; 15th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 3%; 41st highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 47.7%; 36th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 63.8 years; 36th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2021): 74.7%; 23rd highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 56; 27th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of government, Madagascar. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/madagascar/head-of-government