Rank #130 by World Population
🇲🇿Mozambique
Mozambique has a population of 33,635,160, ranking #130 in the world. The capital is Maputo. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
33,635,160
Population
#130
World Rank
63.6
Life Expectancy
$622
GDP Per Capita
Mozambique, #130 by world population
Mozambique Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Mozambique had a population of 6,713,695 in 1960 and 34,631,766 in 2024, a 5.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 34,631,766 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.60%.
34,631,766
Population (2024)
6,713,695
Population (1960)
34,631,766
Peak (2024)
2.60%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,713,695 |
| 1961 | 6,834,936 |
| 1962 | 6,969,364 |
| 1963 | 7,109,828 |
| 1964 | 7,255,061 |
| 1965 | 7,406,421 |
| 1966 | 7,562,990 |
| 1967 | 7,724,550 |
| 1968 | 7,892,613 |
| 1969 | 8,066,951 |
| 1970 | 8,250,506 |
| 1971 | 8,456,317 |
| 1972 | 8,692,935 |
| 1973 | 8,954,242 |
| 1974 | 9,236,093 |
| 1975 | 9,540,817 |
| 1976 | 9,867,209 |
| 1977 | 10,224,975 |
| 1978 | 10,618,250 |
| 1979 | 11,028,809 |
| 1980 | 11,336,221 |
| 1981 | 11,568,127 |
| 1982 | 11,824,370 |
| 1983 | 12,073,822 |
| 1984 | 12,315,954 |
| 1985 | 12,548,949 |
| 1986 | 12,770,578 |
| 1987 | 12,822,574 |
| 1988 | 12,800,558 |
| 1989 | 12,906,842 |
| 1990 | 13,094,537 |
| 1991 | 13,352,090 |
| 1992 | 13,613,316 |
| 1993 | 14,051,192 |
| 1994 | 15,033,853 |
| 1995 | 15,960,530 |
| 1996 | 16,492,480 |
| 1997 | 16,949,982 |
| 1998 | 17,340,464 |
| 1999 | 17,734,506 |
| 2000 | 18,129,653 |
| 2001 | 18,537,729 |
| 2002 | 18,958,338 |
| 2003 | 19,392,475 |
| 2004 | 19,840,313 |
| 2005 | 20,304,569 |
| 2006 | 20,787,087 |
| 2007 | 21,287,635 |
| 2008 | 21,819,036 |
| 2009 | 22,391,745 |
| 2010 | 22,999,235 |
| 2011 | 23,649,039 |
| 2012 | 24,337,846 |
| 2013 | 25,051,611 |
| 2014 | 25,788,475 |
| 2015 | 26,547,572 |
| 2016 | 27,337,105 |
| 2017 | 28,166,393 |
| 2018 | 29,018,644 |
| 2019 | 29,884,380 |
| 2020 | 30,783,688 |
| 2021 | 31,707,800 |
| 2022 | 32,656,246 |
| 2023 | 33,635,160 |
| 2024 | 34,631,766 |
Demographics
| Population | 33,635,160 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.95% |
| Urban Population | 35.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.76 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 63.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 44.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 59.8% |
Economy & Trade
$622
GDP Per Capita
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
49.6
Gini Index (inequality)
106.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
8.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.17
Physicians per 1,000
59.8%
Literacy Rate
44.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
36.0%
Electricity Access
19.0%
Internet Users
43
Mobile Subs per 100
42.8
People per km2
-36,276
Net Migration
Environment
45.8%
Forest Area
Mozambique Climate
Mozambique has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F) and receives about 753 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.1°C
Avg Temp
753
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 146 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 125 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 100 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 45 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 29 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 11 mm |
| July | 19° / 67° | 14 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 14 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 37 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 53 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 82 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mozambique
The most comfortable months to visit Mozambique are typically August, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 13°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Mozambique in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique has a population of 33,635,160, ranking #130 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.95%.
Life expectancy in Mozambique is 63.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 44.9 per 1,000 live births.
Mozambique's GDP per capita is $622. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
35.7% of Mozambique's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 42.8 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Mozambique is 59.8%.
The most comfortable months to visit Mozambique are typically August, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Mozambique has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C and about 753 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically January and the coldest is July.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 33,635,160 residents, Mozambique is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . The population is expanding fast — roughly 3.0% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $622, placing Mozambique among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 63.6 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.8 births per woman, and 35.7% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.