MOZAMBIQUE
Population

Population

The population of Mozambique is 33,351,000 (2024). The population density is quite low at about 43 inhabitants per square kilometre.

• The natural population growth rate is 2.54%. (2024)
• Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 36.4 (2024)
• Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 9.6 (2024)
• Life expectancy is 58.3 years. (men 57.1and women 59.6 years (2024)

Population composition:

The population is divided into more than 20 tribes and indigenous groups.

Language

Officially, the language is Portuguese, and several indigenous languages are also spoken.

Religion

More than 50% of the population practise an indigenous religion. About 30% are Christian and about 20% are Muslim.

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Sources

Elmar Landeninformatie

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated February 2026
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