Gross capital formation in Mozambique
Mozambique: Gross capital formation was 346.38 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
346.38 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 34.9%
World rank
89th
of 187 countries
All-time high
520.93 billion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
1.75 billion current LCU
in 1991
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Gross capital formation in Mozambique, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Mozambique stood at 346.38 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 34.9% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Mozambique peaked at 520.93 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.75 billion current LCU, in 1991.
Mozambique ranks 89th of 187 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 | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.75 billion current LCU | — |
| 1992 | 2.46 billion current LCU | +40.5% |
| 1993 | 3.81 billion current LCU | +55.0% |
| 1994 | 5.39 billion current LCU | +41.5% |
| 1995 | 10.80 billion current LCU | +100.4% |
| 1996 | 11.62 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 14.17 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1998 | 18.26 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 1999 | 35.57 billion current LCU | +94.9% |
| 2000 | 37.14 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 39.19 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 57.20 billion current LCU | +46.0% |
| 2003 | 52.34 billion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 51.26 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 51.89 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 57.82 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 62.44 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 69.17 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 66.67 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 89.89 billion current LCU | +34.8% |
| 2011 | 124.96 billion current LCU | +39.0% |
| 2012 | 239.54 billion current LCU | +91.7% |
| 2013 | 291.98 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 2014 | 302.37 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 273.79 billion current LCU | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 352.21 billion current LCU | +28.6% |
| 2017 | 271.62 billion current LCU | -22.9% |
| 2018 | 416.56 billion current LCU | +53.4% |
| 2019 | 396.33 billion current LCU | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 443.27 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 427.29 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 520.93 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 2023 | 261.10 billion current LCU | -49.9% |
| 2024 | 256.70 billion current LCU | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 346.38 billion current LCU | +34.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 346.38 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.76 trillion current LCU, 20% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 346.38 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.06 trillion current LCU, 33% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.53 billion current LCU | 1.75 billion current LCU | 35.57 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 54.51 billion current LCU | 37.14 billion current LCU | 69.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.92 billion current LCU | 89.89 billion current LCU | 416.56 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 375.94 billion current LCU | 256.70 billion current LCU | 520.93 billion current LCU | 6 |
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 gross capital formation in Mozambique?
- Gross capital formation in Mozambique was 346.38 billion current LCU 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 520.93 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.75 billion current LCU in 1991.
- How does Mozambique rank for gross capital formation?
- Mozambique ranks 89th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. 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 (current LCU). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.