Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Mozambique
Mozambique: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and was 6.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.2%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
76th
of 125 countries
All-time high
13.5%
in 2020
All-time low
1.0%
in 2007
Years of data
23
2000–2023
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Mozambique, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 6.2% for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Mozambique peaked at 13.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2007.
Mozambique ranks 76th of 125 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.9% | — |
| 2001 | 4.9% | -38.2% |
| 2002 | 3.8% | -22.2% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | -35.3% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | -47.3% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | -31.9% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 1.6% | +55.6% |
| 2010 | 3.2% | +98.5% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -31.3% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | -12.3% |
| 2013 | 5.4% | +182.2% |
| 2014 | 6.6% | +21.3% |
| 2015 | 10.4% | +58.2% |
| 2016 | 9.1% | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 7.1% | -21.5% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 11.1% | +58.7% |
| 2020 | 13.5% | +21.6% |
| 2021 | 8.3% | -38.9% |
| 2022 | 6.6% | -20.4% |
| 2023 | 6.2% | -4.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 6.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 9.7%, 65% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 6.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.0%, 70% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.2% | 1.0% | 7.9% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 1.9% | 11.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.6% | 6.2% | 13.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -44.11 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1.27 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1542 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 101.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Mozambique?
- Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Mozambique was 6.2% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 13.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2007.
- How does Mozambique rank for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and?
- Mozambique ranks 76th out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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