Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Mozambique
Mozambique: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Mozambique, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 34.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mozambique peaked at 54.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.595 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1991.
That places Mozambique 60th out of 193 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.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.595 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1992 | 1.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +112.2% |
| 1993 | 1.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +44.2% |
| 1994 | 2.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +59.9% |
| 1995 | 4.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +62.4% |
| 1996 | 4.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 3.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1998 | 3.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 4.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.6% |
| 2000 | 5.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.2% |
| 2001 | 6.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 12.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +87.2% |
| 2003 | 11.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 10.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 10.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 9.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 9.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 9.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 10.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 15.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.5% |
| 2011 | 15.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 21.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +39.7% |
| 2013 | 24.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 26.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 26.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 47.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +78.7% |
| 2017 | 41.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 47.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 42.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 46.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 46.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 54.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 38.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -29.2% |
| 2024 | 33.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2025 | 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 156.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 23% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 34% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.595 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 47.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 33.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 54.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 57 North Macedonia 40.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 58 Bhutan 40.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 59 Albania 36.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 61 Gambia 35.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 62 Japan 34.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 63 Mauritius 34.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mozambique?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Mozambique was 35.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 54.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.595 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1991.
- How does Mozambique rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Mozambique ranks 60th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.