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Mozambique

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.

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Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing35,631,653 (World Bank, 2025) + +999,887/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · method: estimated, annual · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 231 on Earth

Mozambique Facts at a Glance

Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
35,631,653
World rank
#46
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
45.3 / km²
786,380 km² land area
GDP / capita
$627
#125 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 231 people on Earth lives in Mozambique

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.

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Mozambique Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Population density2025
45.3 people / km²
786,380 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
17.7 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
63.8 years
M 60.5 · F 66.7
Average height2019
164.3 cm (male)
female 155.4 cm
Homicide rate2011
3.6 per 100,000
#108 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
13.7 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
37.2 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.7 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−65,573 people
negative in latest year

Mozambique in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population35,631,653 people
#46 / 217
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GDP$22.3B
#125 / 186
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Life expectancy63.8 years
#199 / 217
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Average height164.3 cm (male)
#196 / 200
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Cleanest air13.72 µg/m³ PM2.5
#72 / 200
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Safest countries3.6 homicides / 100k
#108 / 196
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Most dangerous3.6 homicides / 100k
#87 / 196
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PopulationGDPLife expectancyAverage heightCleanest airSafest countriesMost dangerous
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.
6,612,99013,956,73521,300,48028,644,22535,987,970196019761993200920251960: 6,713,6951965: 7,406,4211970: 8,250,5061975: 9,540,8171980: 11,336,2211985: 12,548,9491990: 13,094,5371995: 15,960,5302000: 18,129,6532005: 20,304,5692010: 22,999,2352015: 26,547,5722020: 30,783,6882025: 35,631,653
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 17,300,764Female — 18,330,891
0-4 · Male: 2,963,6950-4 · Female: 2,932,1560-45-9 · Male: 2,618,1435-9 · Female: 2,595,0635-910-14 · Male: 2,321,48710-14 · Female: 2,307,43210-1415-19 · Male: 1,957,03915-19 · Female: 1,959,25715-1920-24 · Male: 1,632,66320-24 · Female: 1,658,36920-2425-29 · Male: 1,379,69925-29 · Female: 1,430,46825-2930-34 · Male: 1,115,23430-34 · Female: 1,186,64930-3435-39 · Male: 887,78835-39 · Female: 985,99035-3940-44 · Male: 680,22340-44 · Female: 800,59040-4445-49 · Male: 511,11945-49 · Female: 641,18845-4950-54 · Male: 421,33150-54 · Female: 503,78250-5455-59 · Male: 314,16855-59 · Female: 369,17855-5960-64 · Male: 182,97660-64 · Female: 301,84060-6465-69 · Male: 124,56465-69 · Female: 280,70365-6970-74 · Male: 94,72970-74 · Female: 209,23970-7475-79 · Male: 57,25075-79 · Female: 110,14675-7980+ · Male: 38,65680+ · Female: 58,84180+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
1
Maputo
1,254,837
2
Matola
1,198,988
3
Nampula
770,379
4
Beira
687,764
5
Chimoio
422,046
6
Tete
357,000
7
Quelimane
349,842
8
Lichinga
281,341
9
Nacala
239,808
10
Pemba
232,932
11
Mocuba
196,001
12
Gurúè
168,971

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
Shares a border with
ZimbabweTanzaniaEswatiniSouth AfricaZambiaMalawi
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Explore Mozambique in Every Ranking

Jump straight to the full world table for any of these indicators.
#46
Population
35,631,653 people · of 217
#125
GDP
$22.3B · of 186
#199
Life expectancy
63.8 years · of 217
#196
Average height
164.3 cm (male) · of 200
#72
Cleanest air
13.72 µg/m³ PM2.5 · of 200
#108
Safest countries
3.6 homicides / 100k · of 196

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.

Sources

World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
data.worldbank.org →
NCD-RisC / The Lancet
CC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
ncdrisc.org →
GeoNames
CC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport
geonames.org →