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
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mozambique in global context
Mozambique is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.