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República de Moçambique

Republic of Mozambique

Mozambique Population

Capital: Maputo
Population: 33,635,160
Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)

Mozambique is a southeastern African country bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini, with a long coastline along the Indian Ocean. The country is known for its tropical climate, diverse wildlife, and stunning beaches, particularly in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Its capital and largest city is Maputo, which serves as the economic and cultural hub. Mozambique has a mixed economy based on agriculture, mining, energy production, and tourism, with natural gas and coal being key export commodities. The country has faced economic and political challenges, including periods of civil conflict, but has also shown significant growth potential, particularly in infrastructure development and foreign investment. Mozambique’s culture is a blend of Bantu, Portuguese, and Arab influences, reflected in its music, cuisine, and traditions. The country has a rapidly growing population, with efforts focused on improving education, healthcare, and economic stability.

Growth Rate

2.941
%

Fertility Rate

4.763
children born/woman

Crude Death Rate

7.002
per 1,000 people

Life Expectancy

63.6
years

Total Population in Mozambique

This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.

Population Density

Population density measures how many people live per square kilometer, showing how population is distributed across a given area.

Population Growth Rate (%)

The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Mozambique.

Life Expectancy (Years)

Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.

Median Age (Years)

Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.

Infant Mortality

Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)

1.079
(-0.009)

Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.

Fertility Rate

Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime

Births vs Deaths

This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.

Crude Death Rate

Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.

Source

Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).

Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.