Net migration metrics in Mozambique
Mozambique: Net migration metrics was -36,276 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-36,276
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
213th
of 236 countries
All-time high
938,163
in 1994
All-time low
-441,710
in 1987
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Mozambique, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Mozambique is -36,276, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Mozambique peaked at 938,163 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -441,710, in 1987.
That places Mozambique 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -55,970 | — |
| 1951 | -52,046 | -7.0% |
| 1952 | -55,477 | +6.6% |
| 1953 | -60,331 | +8.7% |
| 1954 | -60,319 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -61,265 | +1.6% |
| 1956 | -62,126 | +1.4% |
| 1957 | -64,072 | +3.1% |
| 1958 | -70,139 | +9.5% |
| 1959 | -64,469 | -8.1% |
| 1960 | -54,351 | -15.7% |
| 1961 | -40,181 | -26.1% |
| 1962 | -38,504 | -4.2% |
| 1963 | -37,738 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | -35,005 | -7.2% |
| 1965 | -30,538 | -12.8% |
| 1966 | -31,462 | +3.0% |
| 1967 | -27,672 | -12.0% |
| 1968 | -26,872 | -2.9% |
| 1969 | -24,251 | -9.8% |
| 1970 | -18,197 | -25.0% |
| 1971 | 11,297 | -162.1% |
| 1972 | 35,023 | +210.0% |
| 1973 | 44,951 | +28.3% |
| 1974 | 51,238 | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 59,562 | +16.2% |
| 1976 | 61,326 | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 91,082 | +48.5% |
| 1978 | 95,859 | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 83,699 | -12.7% |
| 1980 | -149,650 | -278.8% |
| 1981 | -58,347 | -61.0% |
| 1982 | -72,852 | +24.9% |
| 1983 | -73,899 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | -70,532 | -4.6% |
| 1985 | -75,642 | +7.2% |
| 1986 | -121,350 | +60.4% |
| 1987 | -441,710 | +264.0% |
| 1988 | -286,247 | -35.2% |
| 1989 | -199,509 | -30.3% |
| 1990 | -127,215 | -36.2% |
| 1991 | -68,644 | -46.0% |
| 1992 | -128,960 | +87.9% |
| 1993 | 272,829 | -311.6% |
| 1994 | 938,163 | +243.9% |
| 1995 | 108,751 | -88.4% |
| 1996 | 90,975 | -16.3% |
| 1997 | -79,732 | -187.6% |
| 1998 | -74,952 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | -103,223 | +37.7% |
| 2000 | -104,476 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | -105,130 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | -103,102 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | -99,484 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | -100,824 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | -95,770 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | -95,333 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | -100,490 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | -102,534 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | -100,625 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | -97,079 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | -63,638 | -34.4% |
| 2012 | -63,131 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | -57,067 | -9.6% |
| 2014 | -53,625 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | -52,374 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | -43,398 | -17.1% |
| 2017 | -25,043 | -42.3% |
| 2018 | -50,224 | +100.6% |
| 2019 | -49,080 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | -25,864 | -47.3% |
| 2021 | -23,103 | -10.7% |
| 2022 | -34,936 | +51.2% |
| 2023 | -36,276 | +3.8% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's -36,276 is below the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 6.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's -36,276 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 9.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Mozambique changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +311.6% | -128,960 | 272,829 |
| 1980 | -278.8% | 83,699 | -149,650 |
| 1987 | -264.0% | -121,350 | -441,710 |
| 1994 | +243.9% | 272,829 | 938,163 |
| 1972 | +210.0% | 11,297 | 35,023 |
| 1997 | -187.6% | 90,975 | -79,732 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -60,621 | -70,139 | -52,046 | 10 |
| 1960s | -34,657 | -54,351 | -24,251 | 10 |
| 1970s | 51,584 | -18,197 | 95,859 | 10 |
| 1980s | -154,974 | -441,710 | -58,347 | 10 |
| 1990s | 82,799 | -128,960 | 938,163 | 10 |
| 2000s | -100,777 | -105,130 | -95,333 | 10 |
| 2010s | -55,466 | -97,079 | -25,043 | 10 |
| 2020s | -30,045 | -36,276 | -23,103 | 4 |
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More population data for Mozambique
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4521 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 63,044 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.372 (2100)
- Population density 132.69 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 7.33 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Mozambique?
- Net migration metrics in Mozambique was -36,276 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 938,163 in 1994.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was -441,710 in 1987.
- How does Mozambique rank for net migration metrics?
- Mozambique ranks 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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