Gross domestic product (GDP) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
129th
of 166 countries
All-time high
31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2022
All-time low
11.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Mozambique, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique is 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique peaked at 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
Mozambique ranks 129th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 73 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 11.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 11.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1952 | 12.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 12.52 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1954 | 12.82 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1955 | 13.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 1956 | 13.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1957 | 13.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 14.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.7% |
| 1959 | 15.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.5% |
| 1960 | 15.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 16.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 1962 | 17.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1963 | 16.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.6% |
| 1964 | 17.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 17.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 18.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 19.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 21.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.3% |
| 1969 | 24.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.9% |
| 1970 | 25.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 27.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 28.51 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 30.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 27.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 23.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -16.1% |
| 1976 | 22.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.8% |
| 1977 | 22.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 22.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 22.91 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 23.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 23.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 23.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 21.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 21.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 19.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.0% |
| 1986 | 19.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 20.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 21.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 22.17 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 22.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 22.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 19.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -12.8% |
| 1993 | 19.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 18.78 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 17.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 20.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 21.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 21.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 21.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 20.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 20.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 21.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 20.67 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 20.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 20.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 20.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 20.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 20.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 20.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 20.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 19.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 21.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 22.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 24.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 26.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 27.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 28.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 29.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 29.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 29.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 30.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for low income countries, which is 30.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 11.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 15.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 18.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 15.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 24.54 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 25.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.23 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 30.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 19.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 23.98 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 17.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 20.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 21.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 19.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 29.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 29.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 126 Benin 33.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 127 Nicaragua 32.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 128 Kyrgyzstan 31.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 130 Mali 30.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 131 North Macedonia 28.77 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 132 Rwanda 28.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Mozambique was 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 31.44 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Mozambique rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Mozambique ranks 129th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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