What is the population of Mozambique?

The population of Mozambique is projected to reach approximately 36,639,851 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Mozambique?

Life expectancy at birth in Mozambique is projected to be 64.1 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Mozambique?

The total fertility rate in Mozambique is projected to be 4.54 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Mozambique?

The median age in Mozambique is projected to be 16.6 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Mozambique?

Mozambique's population is projected to be 43.9% children (0-14 years), 53.4% working age (15-64 years), and 2.7% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Mozambique?

The GDP per capita in Mozambique is $1,699 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Mozambique?

The inflation rate in Mozambique is 4.4% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Mozambique

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,624

Deaths today

676

Net emigration today

154

As of today, Mozambique has approximately 36,639,851 people. Estimated births today: 3,624; deaths: 676.

Watch Mozambique's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(48)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Maputo★ Capital	Maputo	3.23M	493	6,556
2	Nampula	Nampula	902.4K	125	7,196
3	Beira	Sofala	622.4K	114	5,441
4	Chimoio	Manica	465.3K	70	6,685
5	Quelimane	Zambezia	452.0K	45	9,956
6	Tete	Tete	436.9K	74	5,920
7	Lichinga	Niassa	306.9K	45	6,850
8	Nacala	Nampula	279.3K	52	5,371
9	Pemba	Cabo Delgado	269.4K	71	3,794
10	Xai-Xai	Gaza	214.2K	54	3,982
11	Mocuba	Zambezia	197.4K	32	6,208
12	Moatize	Tete	159.6K	22	7,188
13	Milange	Zambezia	152.3K	15	10,434
14	Gurue	Zambezia	146.7K	13	11,110
15	Morrumbala	Zambezia	125.3K	18	6,963
16	Montepuez	Cabo Delgado	116.5K	27	4,315
17	Catandica	Manica	112.0K	18	6,155
18	Dondo	Sofala	109.1K	27	4,040
19	Cuamba	Niassa	108.7K	17	6,320
20	Marromeu	Sofala	106.5K	17	6,262
21	Maxixe	Inhambane	96.8K	38	2,548
22	Chibuto	Gaza	93.5K	26	3,540
23	Nhamatanda	Sofala	92.0K	11	8,069
24	Mandimba	Niassa	83.0K	8	9,876
25	Massinga	Inhambane	81.5K	25	3,313
26	Vilanculos	Inhambane	80.9K	29	2,789
27	Zóbue	Tete	80.6K	7	10,898
28	Nicoadala	Zambezia	79.1K	17	4,768
29	Monapo	Nampula	77.1K	12	6,426
30	Maganja	Zambezia	76.4K	15	5,232

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mozambique?: The population of Mozambique is projected to reach approximately 36,639,851 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Mozambique?: Life expectancy at birth in Mozambique is projected to be 64.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Mozambique?: The total fertility rate in Mozambique is projected to be 4.54 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Mozambique?: The median age in Mozambique is projected to be 16.6 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Mozambique?: Mozambique's population is projected to be 43.9% children (0-14 years), 53.4% working age (15-64 years), and 2.7% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Mozambique?: The GDP per capita in Mozambique is $1,699 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Mozambique?: The inflation rate in Mozambique is 4.4% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,624

Deaths today

676

Net emigration today

154

As of today, Mozambique has approximately 36,639,851 people. Estimated births today: 3,624; deaths: 676.

Watch Mozambique's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(48)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Maputo★ Capital	Maputo	3.23M	493	6,556
2	Nampula	Nampula	902.4K	125	7,196
3	Beira	Sofala	622.4K	114	5,441
4	Chimoio	Manica	465.3K	70	6,685
5	Quelimane	Zambezia	452.0K	45	9,956
6	Tete	Tete	436.9K	74	5,920
7	Lichinga	Niassa	306.9K	45	6,850
8	Nacala	Nampula	279.3K	52	5,371
9	Pemba	Cabo Delgado	269.4K	71	3,794
10	Xai-Xai	Gaza	214.2K	54	3,982
11	Mocuba	Zambezia	197.4K	32	6,208
12	Moatize	Tete	159.6K	22	7,188
13	Milange	Zambezia	152.3K	15	10,434
14	Gurue	Zambezia	146.7K	13	11,110
15	Morrumbala	Zambezia	125.3K	18	6,963
16	Montepuez	Cabo Delgado	116.5K	27	4,315
17	Catandica	Manica	112.0K	18	6,155
18	Dondo	Sofala	109.1K	27	4,040
19	Cuamba	Niassa	108.7K	17	6,320
20	Marromeu	Sofala	106.5K	17	6,262
21	Maxixe	Inhambane	96.8K	38	2,548
22	Chibuto	Gaza	93.5K	26	3,540
23	Nhamatanda	Sofala	92.0K	11	8,069
24	Mandimba	Niassa	83.0K	8	9,876
25	Massinga	Inhambane	81.5K	25	3,313
26	Vilanculos	Inhambane	80.9K	29	2,789
27	Zóbue	Tete	80.6K	7	10,898
28	Nicoadala	Zambezia	79.1K	17	4,768
29	Monapo	Nampula	77.1K	12	6,426
30	Maganja	Zambezia	76.4K	15	5,232

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Mozambique?: The population of Mozambique is projected to reach approximately 36,639,851 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Mozambique?: Life expectancy at birth in Mozambique is projected to be 64.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Mozambique?: The total fertility rate in Mozambique is projected to be 4.54 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Mozambique?: The median age in Mozambique is projected to be 16.6 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Mozambique?: Mozambique's population is projected to be 43.9% children (0-14 years), 53.4% working age (15-64 years), and 2.7% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP per capita in Mozambique?: The GDP per capita in Mozambique is $1,699 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Mozambique?: The inflation rate in Mozambique is 4.4% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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