Mozambique Population: 30,948,222
Mozambique, officially a republic of Mozambique, is a country that is located in the southeastern region of Africa. The neighboring countries in the south-east border are Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and the Indian Ocean. The Mozambique Channel separates the Madagascar Island from the Mozambique country. The estimated population of 2020 is 31.26 million, and it’s the 46th populous country in the world.
Mozambique largest cities by population
Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, is the largest city, and its population is 1.2 million. The second highly populated city is Matola, with a population of 675,422. Beira, Nampula, and Chimoio are the next highly populated cities.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Maputo | 1,191,613 | Pemba | 108,737 |
Matola | 675,422 | Dondo | 78,648 |
Beira | 530,604 | Antonio Enes | 74,624 |
Nampula | 388,526 | Inhambane | 73,884 |
Chimoio | 256,936 | Cuamba | 73,268 |
Nacala | 224,795 | Montepuez | 72,279 |
Quelimane | 188,964 | Chokwe | 63,695 |
Tete | 129,316 | Chibuto | 59,165 |
Xai-Xai | 127,366 | Ilha de Mocambique | 54,315 |
Maxixe | 119,868 | Mutuali | 30,523 |
Mandimba | 118,922 | Mocimboa | 27,909 |
Ressano Garcia | 110,000 | Macia | 23,156 |
Lichinga | 109,839 | Chinde | 16,500 |
Mozambique population history
The recorded population for the year is 31,255,435. The population of the country is increasing every year. The population growth was at its peak in the year 2018, which is 2.98%. The median age in the country is very low and slowly increasing from 2016 to 2019. The age remains the same, that is 17.2. Due to the increase in population, the global rank of the country has also gone from 48 to 46.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 31,255,435 | 2.93% | 889,399 | -5,000 | 17.6 | 4.89 | 40 | 38.30% | 11,978,439 | 0.40% | 7,794,798,739 | 46 |
2019 | 30,366,036 | 2.95% | 870,032 | -5,000 | 17.2 | 5.16 | 39 | 37.80% | 11,472,938 | 0.39% | 7,713,468,100 | 47 |
2018 | 29,496,004 | 2.96% | 846,986 | -5,000 | 17.2 | 5.16 | 38 | 37.20% | 10,986,620 | 0.39% | 7,631,091,040 | 47 |
2017 | 28,649,018 | 2.94% | 819,080 | -5,000 | 17.2 | 5.16 | 36 | 36.70% | 10,519,046 | 0.38% | 7,547,858,925 | 48 |
2016 | 27,829,938 | 2.91% | 787,936 | -5,000 | 17.2 | 5.16 | 35 | 36.20% | 10,069,035 | 0.37% | 7,464,022,049 | 48 |
2015 | 27,042,002 | 2.82% | 702,086 | -5,000 | 17.1 | 5.23 | 34 | 35.60% | 9,635,602 | 0.37% | 7,379,797,139 | 48 |
2010 | 23,531,574 | 2.80% | 607,530 | -8,000 | 17 | 5.54 | 30 | 32.80% | 7,709,657 | 0.34% | 6,956,823,603 | 49 |
2005 | 20,493,925 | 2.96% | 556,400 | 6,001 | 17.3 | 5.8 | 26 | 30.60% | 6,276,808 | 0.31% | 6,541,907,027 | 51 |
2000 | 17,711,927 | 2.73% | 445,728 | -10,000 | 17.6 | 5.85 | 23 | 29.70% | 5,257,395 | 0.29% | 6,143,493,823 | 53 |
1995 | 15,483,286 | 3.58% | 499,199 | 128,474 | 17.7 | 6.1 | 20 | 28.00% | 4,332,986 | 0.27% | 5,744,212,979 | 54 |
1990 | 12,987,292 | 0.35% | 44,581 | -267,212 | 16.5 | 6.3 | 17 | 25.50% | 3,311,912 | 0.24% | 5,327,231,061 | 55 |
1985 | 12,764,387 | 1.88% | 226,839 | -75,276 | 17.8 | 6.4 | 16 | 18.60% | 2,379,536 | 0.26% | 4,870,921,740 | 54 |
1980 | 11,630,194 | 2.73% | 292,996 | 17,475 | 18.3 | 6.55 | 15 | 13.40% | 1,558,995 | 0.26% | 4,458,003,514 | 53 |
1975 | 10,165,215 | 2.41% | 228,495 | -4,700 | 18.2 | 6.68 | 13 | 11.10% | 1,124,358 | 0.25% | 4,079,480,606 | 55 |
1970 | 9,022,741 | 2.34% | 196,705 | -4,700 | 18.4 | 6.71 | 11 | 9.10% | 823,643 | 0.24% | 3,700,437,046 | 57 |
1965 | 8,039,215 | 2.27% | 170,869 | -4,700 | 18.7 | 6.56 | 10 | 8.00% | 644,765 | 0.24% | 3,339,583,597 | 63 |
1960 | 7,184,869 | 2.00% | 135,294 | -4,700 | 19 | 6.34 | 9 | 7.10% | 507,470 | 0.24% | 3,034,949,748 | 62 |
1955 | 6,508,398 | 1.78% | 109,886 | -4,700 | 19.2 | 6.34 | 8 | 6.30% | 411,022 | 0.23% | 2,773,019,936 | 63 |
Mozambique population forecast
There is no drastic change in the population growth as the growth remains over 2% up to 2050. The population in the future years are 52,729,200 in 2040, in 2045 is 58,928,294, in 2050 it is 65,312,929. The global rank of the country goes even more ahead that is to the 30th position. The fertility rate remains the same from 2020 to 2050; it is 4.89. There is considerable growth in the median age in the future years.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 31,255,435 | 2.94% | 842,687 | -5,000 | 17.6 | 4.89 | 40 | 38.30% | 11,978,439 | 0.40% | 7,794,798,739 | 46 |
2025 | 35,984,620 | 2.86% | 945,837 | -5,000 | 18.3 | 4.89 | 46 | 41.20% | 14,810,679 | 0.44% | 8,184,437,460 | 44 |
2030 | 41,184,834 | 2.74% | 1,040,043 | -5,000 | 19 | 4.89 | 52 | 44.20% | 18,195,295 | 0.48% | 8,548,487,400 | 41 |
2035 | 46,786,293 | 2.58% | 1,120,292 | -5,000 | 19.8 | 4.89 | 59 | 47.40% | 22,168,384 | 0.53% | 8,887,524,213 | 38 |
2040 | 52,729,200 | 2.42% | 1,188,581 | -5,000 | 20.7 | 4.89 | 67 | 50.70% | 26,725,869 | 0.57% | 9,198,847,240 | 36 |
2045 | 58,928,294 | 2.25% | 1,239,819 | -5,000 | 21.8 | 4.89 | 75 | 54.00% | 31,831,909 | 0.62% | 9,481,803,274 | 33 |
2050 | 65,312,929 | 2.08% | 1,276,927 | 22.9 | 4.89 | 83 | 57.40% | 37,472,562 | 0.67% | 9,735,033,990 | 30 |
Mozambique demographics
The infant death rate is very high in the country that is 44.9. The deaths under age 5 are also negatively high that is 61.1. The life expectancy rate in the country is 62.13 years. The female ratio is 0.95 % higher than the male ratio. The broad age group chart shows that people of 0-14 years of age are 44%, 15-24 years of age are 15.0%, and above 55 years are 4%.
Mozambique religion and politics
The religion in Mozambique is diverse, and most of the population follows Christianity. The population practicing Christianity is 56.1%, 17.9% Is Islam; the remaining 26% are atheist and agonist.
Mozambique economy
Most of the population in the country suffer poverty, and the country is highly dependent upon agriculture. Politics and the businesses in the country are related, so the income distribution is affected, and people suffer hard circumstances.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |