Mozambique population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 2.794%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Maputo
- Official language: Portuguese
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Mozambique is linguistically diverse, with over 40 Indigenous languages belonging mainly to the Bantu family. Major regional languages include Makhuwa, Sena, Tsonga, Ndau, and Lomwe. Portuguese is the official language and serves as the primary medium in education, administration, and media, though usage varies widely by region.
View all languages →Religions
A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Mozambique’s population is unevenly distributed, with higher density in the northern and central provinces. Urbanization is increasing, especially in Maputo, where Portuguese is more widely spoken. Rural communities maintain strong use of Indigenous languages aligned with ethnic identities.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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