MOZ · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
35.63 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
63.8 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,631,653 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.85 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 42.8 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 37.03 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.91 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.69 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 63.8 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 43.7 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 61.7 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 37.2 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Makhuwa
Official
26.1%
Portuguese
Official
16.6%
Other Mozambican Languages
Official
11.8%
Tsonga
Official
8.6%
Sena
Official
7.1%
Lomwe
Official
7.1%
Chuwabo
Official
4.7%
Ndau
Official
3.8%
Tswa
Official
3.8%
Unspecified
Official
1.8%
Other
Official
0.5%
Religions
Catholic
27.3%
Islam
19.1%
Pentecostal
16.7%
Saio/Zione
16.3%
No Religion
13.5%
Other
4.3%
Anglican
1.7%
Unknown
1.2%