Quick Data on Mozambique
Short Name | Mozambique |
Capital | Maputo |
Long Name | Republic of Mozambique |
Country Code | MZ |
Continent | Africa |
Total Area | 799,380 sq km |
Population | 30,098,197 |
Language | Portuguese |
Nationality | Mozambican(s) |
Geography of Mozambique
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 18 15 S, 35 00 E, Mozambique neighbors Malawi 1498 km, South Africa 496 km, Eswatini 108 km, Tanzania 840 km, Zambia 439 km, Zimbabwe 1402 km. The terrain in Mozambique is described as mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west, with an average elevation point of 345 m. The climate of Mozambique: tropical to subtropical.
Surface Total | 799,380 sq km |
Land Surface | 786,380 sq km |
Water Surface | 13,000 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 4,783 km |
Neighbor Countries | Malawi 1498 km, South Africa 496 km, Eswatini 108 km, Tanzania 840 km, Zambia 439 km, Zimbabwe 1402 km |
Coastline | 2,470 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Indian Ocean 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Monte Binga 2,436 m |
Resources of Mozambique
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite. The agricultural land occupies 56.30% of Mozambique, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 43.70%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 56.30% | 442,732 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 1,180 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 43.70% | 343,648 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Mozambique
The population of the country is estimated at 30,098,197 people, with the biggest urban area having 1.706 million Matola, 1.11 million MAPUTO (capital), 848,000 Nampula (2020). Known as Mozambican(s), the people from Mozambique come from diversified ethnic groups such as African 99% (Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others), mestizo 0.8%, other (includes European, Indian, Pakistani, Chinese) .2% (2017 est.). The official language is Portuguese. Religions: Roman Catholic 27.2%, Muslim 18.9%, Zionist Christian 15.6%, Evangelical/Pentecostal 15.3%, Anglican 1.7%, other 4.8%, none 13.9%, unspecified 2.5% (2017 est.).
Population | 30,098,197 |
Nationality | Mozambican(s) |
Official Language | Portuguese |
Other Languages | Emakhuwa 26.1%, Portuguese (official) 16.6%, Xichangana 8.6%, Cinyanja 8.1, Cisena 7.1%, Elomwe 7.1%, Echuwabo 4.7%, Cindau 3.8%, Xitswa 3.8%, other Mozambican languages 11.8%, other 0.5%, unspecified 1.8% (2017 est.) |
Birth Rate | 38.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 11 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 37.10% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.08 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 0.7 beds/1,000 population (2011) |
Governing Type of Mozambique
Mozambique is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of Portuguese civil law and customary law; note – in rural, apply where applicable predominantly Muslim villages with no formal legal system, Islamic law may be applied.
Governing Type | presidential republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Mozambique |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Mozambique
From a population total of 30,098,197, the labor force is 12.9 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, cashew nuts, sugarcane, tea, cassava (manioc, tapioca), corn, coconuts, sisal, citrus and tropical fruits, potatoes, sunflowers; beef, poultry. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: aluminum, petroleum products, chemicals (fertilizer, soap, paints), textiles, cement, glass, asbestos, tobacco, food, beverages. Its exports cover aluminum, prawns, cashews, cotton, sugar, citrus, timber; bulk electricity. The main import products are: machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, chemicals, metal products, foodstuffs, textiles.
Exports | $4.725 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $5.223 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | India 28.1%, Netherlands 24.4%, South Africa 16.7% (2017) |
Import Partners | South Africa 36.8%, China 7%, UAE 6.8%, India 6.2%, Portugal 4.4% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $1,300 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 18.39 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 21 million (2017) |
Internet Users | 4,543,284 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 17.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Mozambique, statistics sectio