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Mozambique
Indian Ocean Meets Portuguese Flavor
Overview
A long Indian Ocean coastline with pristine coral archipelagos, recovering from civil war to become a rising African tourism and natural gas destination.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
801,590 km²
Capital
Maputo
Languages
Portuguese
Currencies
Mozambican metical (MT)
At a Glance
47
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
48
Freedom
48
Security
44
Life Expectancy
57.7 yrs
Median Age
16.3 yrs
Urbanization
39%
Cost Index
38
Housing Index
22
Healthcare Access
59/100
Climate
Average Temperature
24.2°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Pemba 26.4°C
2 Mocímboa 26.4°C
3 Ilha de Moçambique 26.2°C
4 Nacala 26.1°C
5 António Enes 26°C
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 38
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 22
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 32.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 2/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 78/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 54 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 24
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.73% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 23 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 59/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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