Population of Mozambique

As of August 2026, the population of Mozambique is 36.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 1 million in the last year, representing a growth of 2.83%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 15.9 years in 2016 to 16.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 64.1 years and population density is 46.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Mozambique peaked in 1994, reaching around 8.81% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.79% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.32 million in 1994 to nearly 1.02 million in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Mozambique, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 52.7 years in 2006 to 64.1 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: