Net migration in Mozambique
Mozambique: Net migration was -65,573 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Mozambique, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Mozambique stood at -65,573.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.4% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Mozambique peaked at 938,163 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -441,710, in 1987.
Mozambique ranks 197th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -37,449 | -65,573 | -23,103 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More financial sector data for Mozambique
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 17.7% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.44 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 594.88 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets 252.90 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 18.3% (2025)
- Broad money 59.4% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 21.2% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 18.3% (2025)
- Official exchange rate 63.91 LCU per US$, period average (2024)
- Claims on central government 5.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Mozambique?
- Net migration in Mozambique was -65,573 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 938,163 in 1994.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was -441,710 in 1987.
- How does Mozambique rank for net migration?
- Mozambique ranks 197th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.