Population of Mozambique

As of June 2026, the population of Mozambique is 36.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 999 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.77%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 16.3 years in 2016 to 17.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 63.2 years and population density is 46.8 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Mozambique peaked in 1994, reaching around 5.94% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.71% in 2026. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 998.6 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Mozambique, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 52 years in 2006 to 63.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 11 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Mozambique

Mozambique has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Maputo, Maputo City, with approximately 1.3 million inhabitants. It is followed by Matola, Maputo Province with 1.2 million and Nampula with 770.4 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Mozambique: