Mozambique Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 44th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
36,959,355
The population of Mozambique is about 36,959,355 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 36.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.44% of the world's people.
Mozambique is the 44th most populous of 217 countries and territories. Its population is growing fast — about 2.8% a year, roughly 2,840 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 63.5 million. That is 5.5 times its 1960 population of 6.7 million. Population density is 47 people per square kilometre. 37% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
36.6 million
Yearly change
+2.83%
World rank
44th
Share of world
0.44%
Density
47/km²
Land area
786,380 km²
Life expectancy
63.8 yrs
Births per woman
4.69
GDP per capita
$627
GDP
$22.3B
Population of Mozambique, 1960–2050
Mozambique population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,713,695 | — | 9 |
| 1970 | 8,250,506 | +2.28% | 10 |
| 1980 | 11,336,221 | +2.79% | 14 |
| 1990 | 13,094,537 | +1.45% | 17 |
| 2000 | 18,129,653 | +2.23% | 23 |
| 2010 | 22,999,235 | +2.71% | 29 |
| 2020 | 30,783,688 | +3.01% | 39 |
| 2024 | 34,631,766 | +2.96% | 44 |
| 2026proj. | 36,639,851 | +2.83% | 47 |
| 2030proj. | 40,846,755 | +2.69% | 52 |
| 2040proj. | 52,124,215 | +2.26% | 66 |
| 2050proj. | 63,530,952 | +1.82% | 81 |
Mozambique vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.9 times as many people as Mozambique. Bangladesh is 29.3 times more densely populated.
Mozambique population: questions and answers
What is the population of Mozambique in 2026?
About 36,639,851 (36.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Mozambique's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.83% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Mozambique?
About 47 people per km², with a land area of 786,380 km².
What will the population of Mozambique be in 2050?
About 63.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Mozambique?
Maputo.
What is the life expectancy in Mozambique?
63.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.