Communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique
Mozambique: Communications, computer, etc. was 46.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique is 46.8%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.0% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique peaked at 75.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, -16.5%, in 2012.
Mozambique ranks 50th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13.5% | — |
| 2006 | 17.2% | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 29.4% | +71.5% |
| 2008 | 32.7% | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 24.0% | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 26.5% | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | -71.3% |
| 2012 | -16.5% | -315.7% |
| 2013 | 21.5% | -230.7% |
| 2014 | 54.8% | +154.6% |
| 2015 | 47.9% | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 68.3% | +42.6% |
| 2017 | 48.8% | -28.6% |
| 2018 | 75.1% | +53.8% |
| 2019 | 37.0% | -50.8% |
| 2020 | 62.8% | +69.9% |
| 2021 | 55.1% | -12.3% |
| 2022 | 35.1% | -36.3% |
| 2023 | 37.2% | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 46.8% | +26.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.4% | 13.5% | 32.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 37.1% | -16.5% | 75.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.4% | 35.1% | 62.8% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Mozambique
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 8.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 15.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2165 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 135.74 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 3.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5572 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 349.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Mozambique was 46.8% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 75.1% in 2018.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.5% in 2012.
- How does Mozambique rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Mozambique ranks 50th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.