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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Mozambique

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population35.63M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$22.34B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$626.912025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth63.82024 · yearsInternet use20.5%2024 · % of populationForest area45.8%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
21.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Mozambique2023 · 21.8%
010.420.831.241.61960199320252001: 36.4%2002: 34.9%2003: 32.8%2004: 30.9%2005: 29.2%2006: 27.3%2007: 25.4%2008: 23.6%2009: 21.7%2010: 20%2011: 19.9%2012: 21.6%2013: 26.4%2014: 32.6%2015: 39.9%2016: 41.6%2017: 38.3%2018: 32.5%2019: 28.3%2020: 25.8%2021: 22.8%2022: 21.8%2023: 21.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Mozambique in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Maputo
Country code
MOZ

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