Gross capital formation in Mozambique
Mozambique: Gross capital formation was 4.84 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Mozambique, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Mozambique is 4.84 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Mozambique peaked at 8.65 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 759.87 million constant 2015 US$, in 1992.
Mozambique ranks 111th of 163 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 874.69 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1992 | 759.87 million constant 2015 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1993 | 844.74 million constant 2015 US$ | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 979.26 million constant 2015 US$ | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 1.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 1.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1997 | 1.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 1.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.8% |
| 1999 | 2.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +61.7% |
| 2000 | 1.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 1.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | -15.5% |
| 2002 | 1.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.4% |
| 2003 | 1.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 1.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 1.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 1.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 2.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 2.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +27.6% |
| 2009 | 2.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 2.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 3.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +27.8% |
| 2012 | 6.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +80.9% |
| 2013 | 7.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 7.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 6.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 7.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 5.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 7.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +34.1% |
| 2019 | 6.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 6.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 6.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 8.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.8% |
| 2023 | 4.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | -42.5% |
| 2024 | 4.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.0% |
| 2025 | 4.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 4.84 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.53 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.4× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 4.84 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.1× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 759.87 million constant 2015 US$ | 2.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 8.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 108 Burkina Faso 5.24 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 109 Armenia 5.00 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 110 Laos 4.87 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 112 Rwanda 4.70 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 113 Albania 4.51 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 114 Niger 4.33 billion constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Mozambique?
- Gross capital formation in Mozambique was 4.84 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 8.65 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 759.87 million constant 2015 US$ in 1992.
- How does Mozambique rank for gross capital formation?
- Mozambique ranks 111th out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.