Mozambique
- Capital:
- Maputo
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- MOZ
36,639,851
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
36,639,851
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Mozambique's population is projected to be 103,127,006 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36,639,851 | 2.93% | 44 |
| 2025 | 35,631,653 | 2.97% | 45 |
| 2020 | 30,783,688 | 3.01% | 48 |
| 2019 | 29,884,380 | 2.98% | 48 |
| 2018 | 29,018,644 | 3.03% | 49 |
| 2017 | 28,166,393 | 3.03% | 49 |
| 2015 | 26,547,572 | 2.91% | 50 |
| 2010 | 22,999,235 | 2.52% | 52 |
| 2005 | 20,304,569 | 2.29% | 52 |
| 2000 | 18,129,653 | 2.58% | 53 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36,639,851 | 2.93% | 44 |
| 2032 | 43,032,893 | 2.7% | 39 |
| 2037 | 48,684,556 | 2.5% | 37 |
| 2042 | 54,423,406 | 2.25% | 36 |
| 2047 | 60,117,595 | 2.01% | 32 |
| 2052 | 65,767,624 | 1.81% | 31 |
| 2057 | 71,343,961 | 1.64% | 30 |
| 2062 | 76,774,212 | 1.48% | 28 |
| 2067 | 81,717,081 | 1.26% | 28 |
| 2072 | 86,391,303 | 1.12% | 27 |
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Matola has a metropolitan area population of 1,519,759, comprising 4.15%% of Mozambique's total population.
As of 2026, Mozambique has a total population of 36,639,851, ranking as the 44th most populous nation in the world.
Mozambique has a net population change of approximately 2,795 people per day, driven by 3,624 births, 676 deaths, and net emigration of 153 people.
Mozambique represents 0.46% of the total global population and 2.31% of Africa's population.
Mozambique has a population density of 46.6 people per km² (approximately 120.7 per mi²), making it the 166th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 29.99% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Mozambique is African (99%) . Note: includes Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and Others.
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Mozambique, comprising 27.2% of the population.