Mozambique Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Mozambique's urban population was 37.01% in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's urban population stood at 37.01% in 2025, a rise of +0.57% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.01% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 179th globally.
Mozambique's urban population has demonstrated a steady growth trajectory over the past six decades, with the country ranking 179th globally in 2025. At 37.01% of the total population residing in urban areas, Mozambique's urbanization rate is relatively low compared to its peer countries, such as Yemen, which ranks closely with 37.11% of its population urbanized. The country's urban population has shown a marked increase since its trough in 1960, when only 3.62% of the population resided in urban areas. This growth can be attributed to the country's post-independence development efforts and the subsequent expansion of its urban economy. As the country continues to urbanize, it is likely that the urban population will continue to increase, potentially driven by improved economic opportunities and infrastructure development. However, a slowdown in economic growth or changes in government policies could alter this trajectory, potentially leading to a reversal in the trend of urbanization.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 38.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.01% | +0.57% | #179 |
| 2024 | 36.43% | +0.72% | #37 |
| 2023 | 35.71% | +0.66% | #37 |
| 2022 | 35.05% | +0.60% | #37 |
| 2021 | 34.45% | +0.55% | #34 |
| 2020 | 33.90% | +0.49% | #33 |
| 2019 | 33.42% | +0.43% | #33 |
| 2018 | 32.99% | +0.36% | #33 |
| 2017 | 32.63% | +0.25% | #32 |
| 2016 | 32.38% | +0.24% | #32 |
| 2015 | 32.14% | +0.24% | #33 |
| 2014 | 31.90% | +0.24% | #34 |
| 2013 | 31.66% | +0.23% | #35 |
| 2012 | 31.43% | +0.23% | #35 |
| 2011 | 31.21% | +0.22% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's urban population was 37.01% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's urban population peaked at 37.01% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Mozambique was 3.62% in 1960.
Mozambique ranks 179th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's urban population is projected to reach 37.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Mozambique in 2025 was 37.01%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_urban-population,
title = {Mozambique Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}