What is the population of Mozambique in 2026?
Mozambique has a population of 35,631,653 people (2025 estimate), which is 46th in the world and about 0.43% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Mozambique
Population 2025
35,631,653
0.43% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.85%
+1,014,077 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
43/km²
786,380 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
16.5 years
Life expectancy 63.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Mozambique
With a population of 35.6 million, Mozambique ranks 46th globally and occupies 786,380 km² in southeastern Africa. The country's 2.8% annual growth rate and median age of 16.5 years reflect a young, expanding demographic. At 43 people per km², population density remains relatively low, though 37% of inhabitants live in urban areas, concentrated largely in the capital, Maputo.
Life expectancy stands at 63.8 years, supported by a fertility rate of 4.7 births per woman. Mozambique gained independence in 1975 and uses the Mozambican metical as currency. Portuguese is the official language. The nation borders Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and South Africa.
GDP per capita of $627 reflects the country's status as a developing economy. The young population and rapid growth present both workforce expansion potential and demands for education and employment creation.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Maputo
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- MZ · MOZ
- Demonym
- Mozambican
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN MT)
- State inception
- 1975
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +258
- Internet TLD
- .mz
- Land neighbours
- 6
Languages
- Portuguese
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 44.5%
- Age 15–64
- 52.8%
- Age 65+
- 2.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 12 | 32 |
| 95-99 | 189 | 372 |
| 90-94 | 1,587 | 2,510 |
| 85-89 | 8,506 | 11,857 |
| 80-84 | 27,669 | 40,658 |
| 75-79 | 56,691 | 103,412 |
| 70-74 | 94,518 | 200,956 |
| 65-69 | 124,332 | 280,369 |
| 60-64 | 172,078 | 304,991 |
| 55-59 | 290,508 | 350,952 |
| 50-54 | 414,754 | 482,236 |
| 45-49 | 487,541 | 612,375 |
| 40-44 | 653,893 | 774,544 |
| 35-39 | 850,293 | 951,413 |
| 30-34 | 1,075,928 | 1,149,680 |
| 25-29 | 1,331,628 | 1,384,024 |
| 20-24 | 1,595,810 | 1,624,075 |
| 15-19 | 1,881,492 | 1,885,988 |
| 10-14 | 2,269,586 | 2,257,216 |
| 5-9 | 2,557,086 | 2,535,115 |
| 0-4 | 2,907,985 | 2,876,907 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,910,225 |
| 1960 | 6,713,695 |
| 1970 | 8,250,506 |
| 1980 | 11,336,221 |
| 1990 | 13,094,537 |
| 2000 | 18,129,653 |
| 2010 | 22,999,235 |
| 2020 | 30,783,688 |
| 2030 | 40,846,755 |
| 2040 | 52,124,215 |
| 2050 | 63,530,952 |
| 2060 | 74,638,116 |
| 2070 | 84,572,376 |
| 2080 | 92,965,358 |
| 2090 | 99,654,091 |
| 2100 | 104,346,534 |
How Mozambique Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Mozambique35.6M
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Mozambique | 35.6M |
Major Cities in Mozambique
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Maputo1.12M · +2.85%
Countries Bordering Mozambique
6 land borders.
Mozambique Population FAQ
Is the population of Mozambique growing or shrinking?
Mozambique's population is growing at +2.85% per year, a change of roughly 1,014,077 people annually.
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
What is the largest city in Mozambique?
Maputo is the largest metropolitan area in Mozambique, with about 1.12M people.
How densely populated is Mozambique?
Mozambique has 43/km² across 786,380 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Mozambique?
Life expectancy at birth in Mozambique is 63.8 years (2024).
What is the median age in Mozambique?
The median age in Mozambique is 16.5 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Mozambique in?
Mozambique is in Africa.