Mozambique GDP Per Capita (2026)
Mozambique has a developing Southern African economy supported by agriculture, natural gas, mining, construction, transport, trade, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how expanding national economic output compares with the country’s rapidly growing population. Explore Mozambique’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$632
Est. in USD
World Rank
#190
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+1.4%
+$9
Africa Rank
#51
Out of 54 countries
1. Mozambique GDP Per Capita in 2026
Mozambique’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, energy, mining, construction, and services. Large natural-resource projects contribute increasingly to national production, while agriculture remains important for employment. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Mozambique with economies of different sizes and resource structures.
2. Mozambique GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Mozambique GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $632 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | $623 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | $653 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $617 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | $573 | +13.7% |
| 2021 | $504 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | $457 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | $512 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | $510 | +10.2% |
| 2017 | $463 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | $434 | -27.5% |
| 2015 | $599 | -12.4% |
| 2014 | $684 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $673 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $671 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | $604 | +24.5% |
| 2010 | $485 | -9.5% |
| 2009 | $536 | -7.6% |
| 2008 | $580 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | $499 | +10.6% |
| 2006 | $451 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | $433 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | $399 | +17.0% |
| 2003 | $341 | +7.6% |
| 2002 | $317 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | $310 | -7.5% |
| 2000 | $335 | -8.0% |
| 1999 | $364 | +10.3% |
| 1998 | $330 | +11.1% |
| 1997 | $297 | +17.4% |
| 1996 | $253 | +27.8% |
| 1995 | $198 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | $198 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | $201 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | $203 | -29.8% |
| 1991 | $289 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | $272 | +58.1% |
| 1989 | $172 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | $165 | -11.8% |
| 1987 | $187 | -54.8% |
| 1986 | $414 | +16.9% |
| 1985 | $354 | +31.1% |
| 1984 | $270 | +2.3% |
| 1983 | $264 | -12.0% |
| 1982 | $300 | -0.3% |
| 1981 | $301 | -24.2% |
| 1980 | $397 | — |
4. Mozambique GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+1.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+25.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+45.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+40.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Mozambique’s GDP per capita can be influenced by natural gas development, commodity prices, investment, population growth, inflation, weather conditions, and infrastructure expansion. Large energy projects may boost total output, while rapid demographic growth affects gains on a per-person basis. Historical data helps show how resource development and broader economic expansion have translated into changes in output per resident.
5. Mozambique GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Mozambique
$632
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Mozambique’s GDP per capita is approximately
80.9%
below the
Africa average
and
97.5%
below the world average.
6. Mozambique GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #48 | Malawi | $733 |
| #49 | Eritrea | $656 |
| #50 | Madagascar | $656 |
| #51 | Mozambique | $632 |
| #52 | Central African Republic | $613 |
| #53 | Burundi | $546 |
| #54 | South Sudan | $488 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Mozambique
Mozambique GDP (Nominal)
$23.3 Billion
(2026)
Mozambique GDP Per Capita
$632
(2026)
Mozambique’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the growing importance of energy and resources, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic output. Both indicators together offer complementary views of development.
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8. Mozambique GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $652 | +3.2% |
| 2028 | $661 | +1.4% |
| 2029 | $678 | +2.6% |
| 2030 | $755 | +11.4% |
Mozambique GDP per capita is projected to reach $755 by 2030, representing a 19.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Mozambique GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Mozambique GDP per capita is estimated at $632 in 2026.
It ranks #190 globally and #51 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 1.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 45.6%.
It is approximately 80.9% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 97.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $755 by 2030, 19.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Mozambique GDP Per Capita FAQs
Mozambique GDP per capita is estimated at $632 in 2026.
Mozambique ranks #190 globally and #51 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 1.4% compared with 2025.
Mozambique GDP per capita was approximately $599 in 2015.
Mozambique GDP per capita is approximately 80.9% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.