| Country: | Madagascar |
| Type: | presidential |
| Election Date: | 30 January 1972 |
| Previous Election: | 1965 Malagasy presidential election |
| Previous Year: | 1965 |
| Next Election: | 1982 Malagasy presidential election |
| Next Year: | 1982 |
| Image1: | Philibert Tsiranana 1962-08-29.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Philibert Tsiranana |
| Party1: | Social Democratic Party of Madagascar |
| Percentage1: | 99.7% |
| President | |
| Before Election: | Philibert Tsiranana |
| Before Party: | Social Democratic Party of Madagascar |
| After Election: | Gabriel Ramanantsoa |
| After Party: | Social Democratic Party of Madagascar |
Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972.[1] Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the approval of 99.7% of voters.[2] However, public unrest led to him handing over power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa. Ramanantsoa put forward proposals for a five-year transition period during which the National Assembly would be suspended. The plans were approved in a referendum later in the year.[3]