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Mozambique
Mozambique places highest on Ecological Footprint (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on External Debt Stocks (% of GNI) (bottom 1%).
Mozambique in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
33,635,160
people
since 1950
Land area
786,380
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
1,451
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
63.61
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.493
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
6.628
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Mozambique
Key facts about Mozambique
- Capital
- Maputo
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN)
- ISO code
- MOZ · MZ
- Domain · dialling
- .mz · +258
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Mozambique’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
2ndof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
66thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint75thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
89thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint150thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
156thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
120thof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
165thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
150thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
170thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
165thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
189thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
188thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
168thof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
joint172ndof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
158thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Mozambique’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Mozambique in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Mozambique stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Mozambique sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Mozambique does best6
In the top third of all countries measured. 6 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 2ndEcological Footprinttop 1%
Position · derived 125th of 126 · 1 = worst · 0.588 · 2025
world median 2.296 (better) · ▲ 7 pts since 2015
- 4thFood Production Indextop 2%
Position · derived 4th of 195 · 161.67 · 2022
world median 106.08 (better) · ▲ 3 pts since 2012
- 5thCrop Production Indextop 2%
Position · derived 5th of 195 · 157.47 · 2022
world median 106.23 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2012
- 8th
Position · derived 8th of 182 · 77.09 · 2025
world median 53.36 (better)
- 10thLabour Income Sharetop 5%
Position · derived 10th of 182 · 61.84 · 2025
world median 46.23 (better) · ▲ 16 pts since 2015
- 10th
Position · derived 10th of 182 · 78.71 · 2025
world median 61.66 (better)
Where Mozambique struggles most25
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 24 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stExternal Debt Stocks (% of GNI)bottom 1%
Position · derived 1st of 110 · 1 = worst · 350.57 · 2024
world median 43.94 (worse)
- 3rdGNI per Capita (PPP)bottom 2%
Position · derived 100th of 102 · 1,354 · 2025
world median 14,273 (worse)
- 4thGDP per Capita (PPP)bottom 2%
Position · derived 182nd of 185 · 1,451 · 2025
world median 17,265 (worse)
- 4thGDP per Person Employedbottom 2%
Position · derived 165th of 168 · 3,536 · 2025
world median 47,384 (worse)
- 5thAgriculture Orientation Indexbottom 2%
Position · derived 128th of 132 · 0.04 · 2024
world median 0.305 (worse)
- 5thDebt Service on External Debtbottom 4%
Position · derived 5th of 109 · 1 = worst · 46.51 · 2024
world median 12.93 (worse) · ▼ 29 pts since 2014
- 6thUpper Secondary Completion Ratebottom 3%
Position · derived 159th of 164 · 8.65 · 2025
world median 64.87 (worse)
- 6thVulnerable Employmentbottom 3%
Position · derived 6th of 182 · 1 = worst · 83.68 · 2025
world median 28.67 (worse)
- 7thChild Marriagebottom 4%
Position · derived 7th of 143 · 1 = worst · 48.4 · 2025
world median 17.1 (worse)
- 7thLabour Productivity per Hour Workedbottom 3%
Position · derived 176th of 182 · 2.15 · 2025
world median 22.16 (worse)
- 7thSmartphone Ownershipbottom 4%
Position · derived 134th of 140 · 20.35 · 2024
world median 78.78 (worse)
- 7thWorld Risk Indexbottom 3%
Position · derived 7th of 193 · 1 = worst · 34.39 · 2025
world median 4.17 (worse)
- 8thAdjusted Net Savingsbottom 6%
Position · derived 111th of 118 · -6.977 · 2021
world median 8.389 (worse) · ▼ 20 pts since 2011
- 8th
Position · derived 163rd of 170 · 2.518 · 2024
world median 25.42 (worse) · ▼ 8 pts since 2014
- 8thHuman Capital Indexbottom 4%
Position · derived 165th of 172 · 0.362 · 2020
world median 0.564 (worse) · ▼ 2 pts since 2017
- 8thICT Goods Exportsbottom 6%
Position · derived 112th of 119 · 0.02 · 2024
world median 0.975 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2014
- 8thMobile Phone Ownershipbottom 5%
Position · derived 133rd of 140 · 62.17 · 2024
world median 91.68 (worse)
- 9th
- 9th
- 10thDietary Energy Supplybottom 6%
Position · derived 146th of 155 · 2,198 · 2024
world median 2,982 (worse) · ▲ 5 pts since 2014
- 10thGDP Growthbottom 5%
Position · derived 177th of 186 · -0.523 · 2025
world median 3.396 (worse) · ▼ 89 pts since 2015
- 10thCoefficient of Human Inequalitybottom 5%
Position · derived 10th of 169 · 1 = worst · 38.69 · 2023
world median 17.05 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 10th
Position · derived 160th of 169 · 0.297 · 2023
world median 0.609 (worse)
- 10thLife Expectancy at Age 65bottom 4%
Position · derived 213th of 222 · 12.61 · 2023
world median 16.39 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Mozambique can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
139th
of 141 · 1990
182nd
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
122nd
of 173 · 2012
161st
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
81st
of 101 · 1995
120th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 29 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
123rd
of 132 · 2022
128th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
126th
of 140 · 1995
128th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
161st
of 172 · 2020
161st
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Mozambique has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Livestock Production Index+45 pts since 2012
- Cost of Sending Remittances+29 pts since 2016
Losing ground
Where Mozambique has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Deaths in Organized Violence-52 pts since 2015
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment-47 pts since 2015
05In context
Mozambique and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Eastern Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 46
Mauritius - =48
Seychelles - =116
Kenya - 122
Rwanda - 128
Zambia - =129
Uganda - =135
Malawi - =135
Tanzania - 143
Ethiopia - =150
Comoros - 154
Djibouti - 157
Burundi - =159
Madagascar - =163Mozambique
- =163
Zimbabwe - =177
Somalia - =177
South Sudan - —
Eritreanot placed - —Somalilandnot placed
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Mozambique
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions29
Agriculture Orientation Index128th of 132position · derived0.04Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 2% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Mozambique 0.04 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 16%0.404CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 16% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Mozambique 0.404 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings151st of 198position · derived27.28Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 24% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Mozambique 27.28 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)178th of 192rank0.234ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 7% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Mozambique 0.234 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 3%31.3Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 3% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Mozambique 31.3 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption179th of 211position · derived-1.095Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 15% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Mozambique -1.095 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index161st of 181rank21CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 11% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Mozambique 21 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -21 percentile points since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment60th of 78position · derived2.858IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
bottom 23% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Mozambique 2.858 · world median 3.246 (worse)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
▼ -47 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt5th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst46.51Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
bottom 4% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Mozambique 46.51 · world median 12.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▼ -29 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)1st of 110position · derived · 1 = worst350.57External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 1% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Mozambique 350.57 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
No real change since 2014
General Government Consumption40th of 132position · derived19.2General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 30% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Mozambique 19.2 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index161st of 195rank22.31AI readiness score (0–100)2025
bottom 18% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Mozambique 22.31 · world median 40.19 (worse)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness171st of 209position · derived-0.808Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 18% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Mozambique -0.808 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
GovTech Maturity Index138th of 196position · derived0.393GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Mozambique 0.393 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
No real change since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index102nd of 175position · derived0.577Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.577 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index117th of 176position · derived0.175Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 34% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.175 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory110th of 168rank50ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 34% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Mozambique 50 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index56th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.695Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Mozambique 0.695 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment121st of 135position · derived3.881Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 10% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Mozambique 3.881 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill14th of 168position · derived14.51Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 8% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Mozambique 14.51 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +33 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality163rd of 209position · derived-0.76Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 22% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Mozambique -0.76 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law180th of 211position · derived-1.178Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 15% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Mozambique -1.178 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators106th of 188position · derived66.74SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 44% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Mozambique 66.74 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density86th of 139position · derived12.49Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
bottom 38% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Mozambique 12.49 · world median 16.68 (worse)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index123rd of 176position · derived0.279Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.279 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability147th of 206position · derived-0.901Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 29% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Mozambique -0.901 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law84th of 190position · derived82.5WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
top 46% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Mozambique 82.5 · world median 81.25 (better)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation28
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution104th of 139position · derived54.39Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 25% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Mozambique 54.39 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
No real change since 2017
Adjusted Net Savings111th of 118position · derived-6.977Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 6% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Mozambique -6.977 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)15th of 158position · derived25.57Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 9% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Mozambique 25.57 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Crop Production Index5th of 195position · derived157.47Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 2% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Mozambique 157.47 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports163rd of 170position · derived2.518Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 4% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Mozambique 2.518 · world median 25.42 (worse)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index128th of 145rank-1.227ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 12% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Mozambique -1.227 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
No real change since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)58th of 138position · derived41.38Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 42% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Mozambique 41.38 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit159th of 179position · derived11.15Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
bottom 11% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Mozambique 11.15 · world median 35.95 (worse)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index4th of 195position · derived161.67Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 2% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Mozambique 161.67 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 3%24.66FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 3% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Mozambique 24.66 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
No real change since 2015
GDP Growth177th of 186position · derived-0.523GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 5% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Mozambique -0.523 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -89 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)182nd of 185position · derived1,451GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 2% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Mozambique 1,451 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Global Innovation Index128th of 139rank15.39GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 8% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Mozambique 15.39 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2022
GNI per Capita (PPP)100th of 102position · derived1,354GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 2% of 102 countries measured
World Bank Group · GNI per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Mozambique 1,354 · world median 14,273 (worse)
Best in the world 116,633 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)55th of 131position · derived24.2Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
top 42% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Mozambique 24.2 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
▼ -38 percentile points since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)143rd of 146position · derived1.706Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
bottom 2% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Mozambique 1.706 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption38th of 131position · derived70.92Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 28% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Mozambique 70.92 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports112th of 119position · derived0.02ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 6% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Mozambique 0.02 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
ICT Services Exports107th of 118position · derived0.795ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 9% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Mozambique 0.795 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)43rd of 138position · derived55.72Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 31% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Mozambique 55.72 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)99th of 158position · derived22.08Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 38% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Mozambique 22.08 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index82nd of 175rank62.13LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 49% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Mozambique 62.13 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index11th of 194position · derived153.35Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 5% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Mozambique 153.35 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +45 percentile points since 2012
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)105th of 132position · derived6.189Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 21% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Mozambique 6.189 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2015
Researchers per Million Inhabitants128th of 145position · derived44.41Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
bottom 12% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Mozambique 44.41 · world median 701.95 (worse)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)33rd of 180position · derived14.91Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 16% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Mozambique 14.91 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)47th of 138position · derived97.1Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 34% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Mozambique 97.1 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index91st of 99rank40.4Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 6% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Mozambique 40.4 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour16
Average Weekly Hours Worked153rd of 182position · derived32.49Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
bottom 16% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Mozambique 32.49 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture2nd of 182position · derived73.01Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Mozambique 73.01 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry180th of 182position · derived6.44Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Mozambique 6.44 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services178th of 182position · derived20.55Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Mozambique 20.55 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio16th of 182position · derived73.49Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 8% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Mozambique 73.49 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate8th of 182position · derived77.09Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 4% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Mozambique 77.09 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Female Top Manager71st of 179position · derived21.32Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 39% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Mozambique 21.32 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed165th of 168position · derived3,536GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 2% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Mozambique 3,536 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate10th of 182position · derived78.71Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 5% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Mozambique 78.71 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked176th of 182position · derived2.15Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 3% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Mozambique 2.15 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
No real change since 2015
Self-Employment Rate8th of 182position · derived85.31Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 4% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Mozambique 85.31 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate62nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst6.628Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
bottom 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Mozambique 6.628 · world median 5.084 (worse)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -45 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment6th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst83.68Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 3% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Mozambique 83.68 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratebottom 2%79.61Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
bottom 2% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Mozambique 79.61 · world median 4.885 (worse)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate98th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst11.61Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 46% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Mozambique 11.61 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -27 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge10
Academic Freedom Index115th of 176position · derived0.408Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 35% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.408 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate151st of 172position · derived61.67Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 12% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Mozambique 61.67 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling163rd of 195position · derived10.85Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 16% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Mozambique 10.85 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Female Share of Researchersbottom 24%28.92Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
bottom 24% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Mozambique 28.92 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores140th of 172position · derived368.24Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
bottom 19% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Mozambique 368.24 · world median 414.32 (worse)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2017
Learning-Adjusted Years of School158th of 172position · derived4.472Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
bottom 8% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Mozambique 4.472 · world median 7.941 (worse)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling175th of 193position · derived4.59Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 9% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Mozambique 4.59 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Primary Completion Rate155th of 165position · derived53.52Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 6% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Mozambique 53.52 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Upper Secondary Completion Rate159th of 164position · derived8.65Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 3% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Mozambique 8.65 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 9%71.4415–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 9% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Mozambique 71.44 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing18
Dietary Energy Supply146th of 155position · derived2,198Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 6% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Mozambique 2,198 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months30th of 136position · derived55.5Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
top 21% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Mozambique 55.5 · world median 40.74 (better)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index120th of 172rank0.479GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 30% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Mozambique 0.479 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index12th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.334MPI (0–1)2025
bottom 10% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Mozambique 0.334 · world median 0.039 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
No real change since 2018
Global Report on Food Crises19th of 44position · derived · 1 = worst24In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)2024
bottom 43% of 44 countries measured
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)
Mozambique 24 · world median 22 (worse)
Best in the world 3 (El Salvador)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2016
Global Violent Deaths104th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst4.04Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 50% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Mozambique 4.04 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index165th of 172position · derived0.362HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 4% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Mozambique 0.362 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2017
Human Development Index182nd of 193rank0.493HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 6% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Mozambique 0.493 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate19th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst43.72Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 9% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Mozambique 43.72 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index25th of 81position · derived · 1 = worst3.6INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
bottom 32% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Mozambique 3.6 · world median 3.1 (worse)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 65213th of 222position · derived12.61Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 4% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Mozambique 12.61 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth204th of 222position · derived63.61Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 8% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Mozambique 63.61 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio72nd of 195position · derived · 1 = worst82.22Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 37% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Mozambique 82.22 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare146th of 178position · derived0.38Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 19% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Mozambique 0.38 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Undernourishment22nd of 104position · derived · 1 = worst21.8Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 13% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Mozambique 21.8 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five16th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst36.73Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 9% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Mozambique 36.73 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate22nd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst59.42Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 11% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Mozambique 59.42 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children78th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst55.4Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
top 13% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Mozambique 55.4 · world median 75.8 (better)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitybottom 4%36.9Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 4% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Mozambique 36.9 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield171st of 179position · derived737.7Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 4% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Mozambique 737.7 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
No real change since 2013
Child Marriage7th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst48.4Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
bottom 4% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Mozambique 48.4 · world median 17.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality10th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst38.69Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 5% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Mozambique 38.69 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index149th of 184position · derived0.92Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 19% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Mozambique 0.92 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index160th of 169position · derived0.297IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 5% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Mozambique 0.297 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received13th of 130position · derived15.34Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
top 9% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Mozambique 15.34 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI142nd of 156position · derived0.486PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 9% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Mozambique 0.486 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
No real change since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions67th of 193position · derived18,233Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 34% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Mozambique 18,233 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land113th of 121position · derived0.106Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 7% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Mozambique 0.106 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land56th of 209position · derived52.79Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 26% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Mozambique 52.79 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person74th of 206position · derived0.168Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 36% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Mozambique 0.168 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity159th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst129.41Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
top 18% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Mozambique 129.41 · world median 468.81 (better)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)145th of 190rank0.511ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 23% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Mozambique 0.511 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita194th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst0.249Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 8% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Mozambique 0.249 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint125th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst0.588Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 1% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Mozambique 0.588 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 17%4.537Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 17% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Mozambique 4.537 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare151st of 188position · derived15.13Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 21% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Mozambique 15.13 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area61st of 210position · derived45.81Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 28% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Mozambique 45.81 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster12th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst585,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 7% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Mozambique 585,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -27 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production39th of 179position · derived3,333,705Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 21% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Mozambique 3,333,705 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Livestock Density183rd of 188position · derived0.05Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 2% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Mozambique 0.05 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation36th of 190position · derived83.43Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
top 18% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Mozambique 83.43 · world median 35.66 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index165th of 190rank36.13ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 13% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Mozambique 36.13 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area128th of 150position · derived0.04Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 17% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Mozambique 0.04 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
No real change since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita83rd of 181position · derived3,071Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 46% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Mozambique 3,071 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation31st of 190position · derived83.43Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
top 16% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Mozambique 83.43 · world median 31.14 (better)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress149th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst1.75Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
top 16% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Mozambique 1.75 · world median 10 (better)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector69th of 171position · derived73.05Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 40% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Mozambique 73.05 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 17%0.404Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 17% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Mozambique 0.404 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index7th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst34.39WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 3% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Mozambique 34.39 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality3
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 1%102Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Mozambique 102 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index84th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst20.7SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
top 40% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Mozambique 20.7 · world median 25.2 (better)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index103rd of 176position · derived0.725Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.725 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index132nd of 176position · derived0.17Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 25% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.17 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▼ -16 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index123rd of 176position · derived0.188Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.188 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index123rd of 176position · derived0.518Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.518 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media120th of 176position · derived-0.346Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 32% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Mozambique -0.346 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns143rd of 176position · derived-0.931Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Mozambique -0.931 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 27%0.214Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Mozambique 0.214 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index113th of 176position · derived0.201Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 36% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Mozambique 0.201 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index146th of 176position · derived0.314Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 17% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Mozambique 0.314 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence24th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst610Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 12% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Mozambique 610 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
▼ -52 percentile points since 2015
Global Militarisation Index100th of 149rank · 1 = worst83.4GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 33% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Mozambique 83.4 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index13th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst7.1INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 7% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Mozambique 7.1 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence192nd of 211position · derived-1.656Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 9% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Mozambique -1.656 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors20th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst1.708Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 11% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Mozambique 1.708 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 28%119Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 28% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Mozambique 119 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 23%18,972Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 23% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Mozambique 18,972 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 42%5,105Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 42% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Mozambique 5,105 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs94th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst4.201Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 47% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Mozambique 4.201 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 48%47.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 48% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Mozambique 47.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
No real change since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances36th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst3.785Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
bottom 38% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Mozambique 3.785 · world median 3.225 (worse)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 34%-1.079Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 34% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Mozambique -1.079 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 2%65Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 2% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Mozambique 65 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debttop 18%1.737Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
top 18% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Mozambique 1.737 · world median 9.376 (better)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 3%-16.68Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 3% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Mozambique -16.68 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Mozambique 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 16%6.012Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 16% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Mozambique 6.012 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 6%8.704Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 6% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Mozambique 8.704 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 49%33.5Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 49% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Mozambique 33.5 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership133rd of 140position · derived62.17Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 5% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Mozambique 62.17 · world median 91.68 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership134th of 140position · derived20.35Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 4% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Mozambique 20.35 · world median 78.78 (worse)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 3%37.49Births per 1,000 population2023
top 3% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Mozambique 37.49 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 43%7.002Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 43% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Mozambique 7.002 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -39 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 3%16.32Median age (years)2023
bottom 3% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Mozambique 16.32 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 8%2.767Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 8% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Mozambique 2.767 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitybottom 25%42.77People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 25% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Mozambique 42.77 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 6%2.941Population growth (% per year)2023
top 6% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Mozambique 2.941 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 3%44.75Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 3% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Mozambique 44.75 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 19%94.11Males per 100 females2023
bottom 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Mozambique 94.11 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 4%90.56People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 4% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Mozambique 90.56 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 4%4.763Live births per woman2023
top 4% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Mozambique 4.763 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Mozambique. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2015
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Container Port Traffic · last seen 2023
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · last seen 2022
- Gender Social Norms Index
- Gini Index · last seen 2022
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2013
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · last seen 2018
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2022
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2022
- Informal Employment Rate
- Learning Poverty
- Logistics Performance Index · last seen 2016
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2022
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2022
- Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · last seen 2018
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2022
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2022
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate
- Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2022
- Research and Development Spending · last seen 2015
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2017
- Secondary School Enrolment · last seen 2017
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2022
- Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Products · last seen 2021
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2018
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2022
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2022
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Mozambique: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/mozambique