Gross capital formation in Mozambique
Mozambique: Gross capital formation was 5.40 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Mozambique, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 5.40 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.6% on the previous year and down 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Mozambique peaked at 9.70 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 892.22 million current US$, in 1994.
That places Mozambique 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.22 billion current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 975.56 million current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1993 | 982.48 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 892.22 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1996 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 1.23 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1998 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1999 | 2.78 billion current US$ | +81.1% |
| 2000 | 2.44 billion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2001 | 1.89 billion current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2002 | 2.42 billion current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2003 | 2.20 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 2.25 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 2.42 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 2.42 billion current US$ | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 2.65 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 4.30 billion current US$ | +62.4% |
| 2012 | 8.44 billion current US$ | +96.4% |
| 2013 | 9.70 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 9.64 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 6.85 billion current US$ | -29.0% |
| 2016 | 5.59 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 4.27 billion current US$ | -23.5% |
| 2018 | 6.91 billion current US$ | +61.6% |
| 2019 | 6.34 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 6.38 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 6.53 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 8.16 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 4.09 billion current US$ | -49.9% |
| 2024 | 4.02 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 5.40 billion current US$ | +34.6% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 5.40 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.35 billion current US$, 1.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 5.40 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.76 billion current US$, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.32 billion current US$ | 892.22 million current US$ | 2.78 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.34 billion current US$ | 1.89 billion current US$ | 2.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.47 billion current US$ | 2.65 billion current US$ | 9.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.76 billion current US$ | 4.02 billion current US$ | 8.16 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Mozambique?
- Gross capital formation in Mozambique was 5.40 billion current US$ 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 9.70 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 892.22 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Mozambique rank for gross capital formation?
- Mozambique ranks 119th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.