Africa · MaputoMozambique· by the numbers
Mozambique's population is 35,631,653 (2025) — the 46th-largest in the world and the 13th-largest in Africa, growing by about 999,887 people a year.
Mozambique Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Mozambique in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Mozambique's Population Growth
Yes — Mozambique's population rose by 999,887 people (+2.89%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.7 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Mozambique Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Mozambique Located?
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- Metical (MZN)
- Language(s)
- Portuguese, VMW
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 786,380 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 801,590 km²
- Borders
- 6 countries
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Eswatini
South Africa
Zambia
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Mozambique?
Mozambique's population is 35,631,653 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #46 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Mozambique?
35,631,653 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Mozambique's population density?
45.3 people per km², based on a land area of 786,380 km².
What is Mozambique ranked in population worldwide?
#46 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Mozambique?
63.8 years on average (2024) — 60.5 for men, 66.7 for women.
What is Mozambique's GDP?
$22.3B, ranking #125 of 186 economies we track — $627 per capita.
Cite this page
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport