The World of Info

MOZAMBIQUE
Population

Population

The population of Mozambique is 25,573,706 (2017). The population density is quite low at about 33 inhabitants per square kilometre.

The natural population growth rate is 2.46%. (2017)
Birth rate per 1000 inhabitants is 38.1 (2017)
Death rate per 1000 inhabitants is 11.6 (2017)
Life expectancy is 53.7 years. (men 52.9 and women 54.5 years (2017)

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.


Sources

Elmar Landeninformatie

CIA - World Factbook

BBC - Country Profiles

Last updated October 2024
Copyright: Team The World of Info