Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

"A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, known for its Portuguese colonial heritage and marine life."

Eastern Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Maputo

-25.95°, 32.58°

Official Languages

Portuguese

Population

33.64M

Total Area

801.59K km²

Population Density

41.96 people per km²

Currency

Mozambican metical

MT

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#47
33,635,160

Total Population+3%

2023
#174
63.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#53
38.8%

Urban Population

2023
#10
4.76

Fertility Rate

2023
#181
19.8%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#118
$21.0B

GDP+5.4%

2023
#184
$623.0

GDP per Capita

2023
#114
4.1%

Inflation

2024
#56
3.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#159
50.3

Gini Index

2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Mozambique

What is the capital of Mozambique?

Mozambique's capital city is Maputo.

What is the population of Mozambique?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Mozambique is approximately 33.64M people. This makes it the 47th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Mozambique?

Mozambique spans a total area of approximately 801,590 square kilometers (309,495.5 square miles).

Which continent is Mozambique in?

Mozambique is located in Africa, specifically within the Eastern Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Mozambique?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Mozambique is approximately $20.95B USD. This ranks Mozambique as the 118th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.