Matola's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,984,660. In 1950, the population of Matola was 5,792. Matola has grown by 69,620 in the last year, which represents a 3.64% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Matola, which typically includes Matola's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.